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What was John C. Calhoun's role in the War of 1812?

  • War Hawk

  • Dove

  • Neutral Observer

  • British Sympathizer

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John C. Calhoun was a prominent War Hawk during the War of 1812. War Hawks were members of Congress who advocated for war against Britain, while Doves were those who opposed it. Calhoun strongly supported the war as a way to assert American rights and protect national honor.
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