Final answer:
Daniel Webster opposed the War of 1812 because it threatened New England's economy and there was discontent with Virginia's politicians. The lack of a national bank also hindered war funding. Fears of obligation to foreign conflicts are not associated with his opposition.
Step-by-step explanation:
Daniel Webster, a leading Federalist, was against the United States entering the War of 1812 for multiple reasons. Primarily, Webster opposed the war due to its potential to cause further economic harm on New England's maritime commerce. Additionally, the resurgence of the Federalist Party in New England was largely because of discontent with the dominance of Virginia politicians and their indifference to New England interests.
The war was also unpopular among Federalists due to the lack of a national bank, which had been vetoed by the leading Democrat-Republicans. Not renewing the national bank's charter in 1811 was seen as a mistake by Madison, as it would have helped fund the war. However, Webster did not oppose entry due to fears of the country being obligated to enter another foreign conflict; that was a separate issue regarding the United States' avoidance of overseas expansion during the 1860s and 1870s, not a reason for Webster's opposition to the War of 1812.