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may 1, 1811 - War Hawks

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The British tried to encourage Native Americans to attack American settlers. Congressmen demanded retaliation on Britain, wanted more land in the northwest, and wanted to expel European powers in British Columbia and Florida. These beliefs gave congressmen the nickname "War Hawks"

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may 1, 1811
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~ 214 years ago