What was one consequence of the War of 1812 for the Federalist Party?
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Correct answer: The party declined sharply after being associated with opposition to the war
Federalist opposition to the war, especially at the Hartford Convention, made the party appear unpatriotic to many Americans. After the war, the Federalist Party rapidly lost national influence.
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