Question

The War Hawks called for war with which of the following? A. The Netherlands B. Spain C. France D. Britain

Answer 1

Answer: C.  France

Explanation:

War hawks were young members of congress from the south and west that wanted to go to war w/ Great Britain so they could gain land. Republican farmers that wanted to a to gain land for farming. Golden opportunity that the war hawks saw was that Britain was focused on fighting Napoleon, the leader of France, who is trying to conquer Britain. The British are not going to come across the ocean to fight the U.S. while they are fighting for their country.