MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION The War of 1812 caused the end of which political party? War Hawks Republicans Democrats Federalist

The War of 1812 marked a significant turning point in American politics, particularly for the Federalist Party. After opposing the war and coming across as unpatriotic during a time of national conflict, the party lost much of its influence and credibility. This decline accelerated during the Hartford Convention, where delegates discussed their grievances but were perceived as un-American right as the United States triumphed in the war. In the wake of the war, the United States entered the "Era of Good Feelings," characterized by a sense of national unity and a decline in partisan strife. The Democratic-Republicans, formerly under Thomas Jefferson's leadership, emerged as the dominant political force, effectively leaving the Federalists in the dust and lingering in history as a cautionary tale of how opposing a popular war can unravel a political party.