Why did Henry clay and john Calhoun want to capture Canada?

Henry Clay and John Calhoun, prominent figures in early 19th-century American politics, sought to capture Canada as part of a broader vision of territorial expansion and national unity. They believed that acquiring Canada would strengthen the U.S. economically and strategically, and help spread democracy and American ideals. Additionally, tensions with Britain during the War of 1812 fueled aspirations for territorial gains in Canada, as both men viewed it as an opportunity to assert American power and influence in North America.