Which group most strongly opposed the War of 1812 and met at the Hartford Convention?
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Correct answer: New England Federalists
Federalists in New England suffered economically from trade restrictions and the war. Some members of the Hartford Convention even discussed secession, which led to the party being viewed as unpatriotic after the war ended.
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