dec 15, 1814 - Hartford Convention

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A series of meetings from December 15, 1814 to January 5, 1815, in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, in which the New England Federalist Party met to discuss their grievances concerning the ongoing War of 1812 and the political problems arising from the federal government's increasing power. With this the Federalist party threatened succession from the United States for aggression against Britain who they liked very much. However with the US victory, the party suddenly appeared very Anti-American, leading to its doom from anti-patriotism.

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