What was the main purpose of the Hartford Convention? A. to strengthen the Federalists. B. to protest the war with Britain. C. to demand protection of New England Ports. D. to demand that new states not be made out of newly acquired land.

Answer 1

The main purpose of the Hartford Convention was B. to protest the war with Britain. The Convention, which took place in late 1814 and early 1815, was held by New England Federalists who opposed the War of 1812 and its impact on the region. They discussed grievances and sought to address the economic difficulties caused by the war.