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Opposition to the war came from Federalists, especially those in the Northeast, who knew war would disrupt the maritime trade on which they depended. In a narrow vote, Congress authorized the president to declare war against Britain in June 1812. The war went very badly for the United States at first.

The era posed challenges to the Constitution of the United States due to the competing visions of the Democratic Republicans and the Federalists.

During this period, it should be noted that the Alien and Sedition Act was supported by the Federalists but it was criticized by the Democratic Republicans.

The aim of the Alien and Sedition Acts was to restrict foreigners, control the press, and ensure that those who defamed the government were punished.

Due to the fact that the Congress was dominated by Federalists, they supported the act but the Democratic Republicans were against it. This posed challenges to the U.S. Constitution

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