With the beginning of the War of 1812, the economy of the 30-year old United States of America began to falter. Both France and Britain did not want us to trade with the other. New England, in particular, was feeling the worst part of the economic pains. The Hartford Convention began on December 15, 1814 and ended with the announcement from the delegates that New England would seek independence no matter what. The date was January 5, 1815, New English Independence Day. * List of Nations (United States of New England)