What was the main purpose of the Hartford Convention? (1 point) Responses to strengthen the Federalists to strengthen the Federalists to protest the war with Britain to protest the war with Britain to demand protection of New England ports to demand protection of New England ports to demand that new states not be made out of newly acquired land

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The main purpose of the Hartford Convention was to protest the War of 1812 and express grievances regarding the federal government’s treatment of New England, particularly in relation to the war's impact on the region. Thus, the correct response would be: to protest the war with Britain.