The term 'War Hawk' is a nickname given to a group of politicians in the United States during the War of 1812. The term was derived from the nickname of the leader of the group, Congressman John Bell of Tennessee, who was known as 'JINGO'. JINGO was a term used to describe someone who was overly enthusiastic about war and was often used to describe the War Hawks. The War Hawks were a group of politicians who advocated for the United States to declare war on Britain in 1812. They argued that the war would be beneficial for the United States and would help to protect American interests.