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“. . . . It said that we are not prepared for war, and ought therefore not to declare it. This is an idle objection, which can have weight with the timid and pusillanimous only. The fact is otherwise. Our preparations are adequate to every essential object. Do we apprehend danger to ourselves? From what quarter will it assail us? From England, and by invasion? The idea is too absurd to merit a moment's consideration. Where are her troops? But lately she dreaded an invasion of her own dominions from her powerful and menacing neighbor [France]. Can anyone believe that, under such circumstances, the British government could be so infatuated, or rather mad, as to send troops here for the purpose of invasion? The experience and the fortune of our Revolution, when we were comparatively in an infant state, have doubtless taught her a useful lesson which cannot have been forgotten. Since that period, our population has increased threefold, whilst hers has remained almost stationary. The condition of the civilized world, too, has changed. Although Great Britain has nothing to fear as to her independence, and her military operations are extensive and distant, the contest [against Napoleon] is evidently maintained by her rather for safety than for conquest. Have we cause to dread an attack from her neighboring provinces [Canada]? That apprehension is still more groundless. Seven or eight millions of people have nothing to dread from 300,000. From the moment that war is declared, the British colonies will be put on the defensive, and soon after we get in motion must sink under the pressure.” Daily National Intelligencer (Washington), April 14, 1812

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3) Is this document the position of a WAR HAWK or DOVE?

My answer: WAR HAWK (for war)

Am I correct? Thanks :)

You have it right.

Thank you so much :)

Yes, you are correct. This document reflects the position of a War Hawk. A War Hawk is someone who advocates for war or supports aggressive foreign policy. In the document, the author argues against the objection to declaring war, stating that the country is adequately prepared for war and that there is no actual danger to the United States from England or its neighboring provinces. The author dismisses the idea of invasion and believes that Britain's military operations are primarily for safety rather than conquest. Therefore, the document supports the idea of declaring war, making it the position of a War Hawk.