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# The War of 1812 ## The Hartford Convention The War of 1812 was met with opposition within the United States. Federalist critics of President Madison, especially New Englanders, disliked the war and its disruption of trade. In December 1814, a group of Federalists met in Hartford, Connecticut,...

# The War of 1812 ## The Hartford Convention The War of 1812 was met with opposition within the United States. Federalist critics of President Madison, especially New Englanders, disliked the war and its disruption of trade. In December 1814, a group of Federalists met in Hartford, Connecticut, for the Hartford Convention. Some delegates suggested that the New England states secede from the United States. However, news of the peace treaty arrived quickly, leading to the convention's swift end. ## Post-War Period The War of 1812, often called the Second War of Independence, ended the tensions between the United States and Britain. It secured US independence and respect from European nations. This led to a period of calm and unity among Americans post-war, setting the stage for the American democracy's expansion. ## Battles News of the treaty took several weeks to reach the United States. The battle of New Orleans, in January 1815 where American forces under General Andrew Jackson won a stunning victory over the British, happened even after the official treaty signing date.