What was the Hartford Convention?
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Correct answer: A meeting of New England Federalists critical of the War of 1812
The Hartford Convention was a meeting of New England Federalists who criticized the war and proposed constitutional amendments. Because news of the convention coincided with American victory and peace, it damaged the Federalists' reputation.
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