Question

Which of the following statements describes the Federalists' response to the War of 1812?

A. Almost all Federalists supported the war out of patriotism and a desire to acquire eastern Canada from GB
B. Most Federalists reluctantly supported the war because public opinion favored it and they wanted to win in the upcoming midterm elections
C. Federalists, such as Daniel Webster, welcomed the high tariff brought by the war because it would help New England industries
D. Most Federalist strongly opposed the war and some in Massachusetts met to consider amending the Constitution to prevent future such wars.

Answer 1

D. Most Federalist strongly opposed the war and some in Massachusetts met to consider amending the Constitution to prevent future such wars.

Answer 2

D. They federalists strongly opposed the war and it led to the death of the Federalist Party after we won the war and they looked out of touch to Americans who were celebrating victory