Question

What was the cause for the meeting of Anti-War federalists in Hartford, Connecticut?

1) To discuss the impact of the War of 1812
2) To protest against the War of 1812
3) To support the War of 1812
4) To negotiate a peace treaty with Britain

Answer 1

The Anti-War federalists met in Hartford, Connecticut to protest against the War of 1812 and discuss issues like secession, which contributed to the discrediting and downfall of the Federalist Party.

Step-by-step explanation:

The cause for the meeting of Anti-War federalists in Hartford, Connecticut was to protest against the War of 1812. The convention, known as the Hartford Convention, was a result of the unpopularity of the war in New England, particularly among Federalists who were affected by the war's disruption of maritime commerce. The sentiment in New England had grown so negative that there were discussions of New England seceding from the United States and negotiating a separate peace with Great Britain. The Hartford Convention was composed of moderate Federalist delegates from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Vermont, who discussed the possibility of secession, but ultimately no drastic measures were taken. However, the very fact that secession was considered, at a time when American forces were still engaged in conflict, led to widespread public disapproval and contributed to the eventual downfall of the Federalist Party.