War Hawks had a strong sense of (Response area), or devotion to one's country. They felt that Great Britain was still treating the United States as a colony.
Apologies for that. In this case, the strong sense or devotion to one's country exhibited by War Hawks can be described as nationalism.
The term you are looking for is "patriotism" or "nationalism." War Hawks were individuals who believed strongly in the independence and sovereignty of the United States and felt that Great Britain's policies were undermining these principles. To arrive at this answer, one can research the historical context of the War Hawks, their ideas and beliefs, as well as their perception of Britain's treatment of the United States.
