feb 1, 1812 - War of 1812

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-Continued impressment by British and British aid to the Indians attacking westward settlers
-War Hawks: Influential group of Democratic Republicans in the House that was pro-war
-Hartford Convention: Federalist (Anti-war) meeting of mainly New England states threatening to secede from the Union
-Americans won, causing an increase in nationalism
-The anti-war Federalists seemed old fashioned and out of touch with the public, leading to their demise

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