The Hartford Convention took place in Hartford, Connecticut, from December 15, 1814, to January 5, 1815. It was a gathering of New England Federalists who met to discuss their grievances regarding the War of 1812 and the influence of the federal government. The convention ultimately proposed several amendments to the U.S. Constitution but lost momentum and significance with the end of the war.
The federalists demanded constitutional amendments
The Hartford Convention
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The Hartford Convention
To protest the war
The immediate goal of the Hartford Convention was to keep the Federalist states from seceeding from the United States after the recent battles and their unpopularity
The Massachusetts State Legislature called for and organized the Hartford Convention.
Hartford Convention
The Hartford Convention, held in 1814-1815, took place in Hartford, Connecticut, primarily as a response to the grievances of New England states regarding the War of 1812. Participants, mainly Federalists, sought to address issues such as the war's impact on trade and the perceived overreach of federal power. They discussed potential constitutional amendments to protect their interests and, controversially, even considered the possibility of secession. The convention ultimately highlighted the growing regional tensions and contributed to the decline of the Federalist Party.
The Constitutional Convention was also called the Philadelphia Convention or the Grand Convention. The convention was from May 25 until September 17, 1787.
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