Dated events associated with this case. Each event is a shared record: the same event appears identically wherever it is relevant.
· Other
New England Federalist delegates debated secession amid War of 1812 grievances, but chose a moderate constitutional-amendment path instead.
Significance here: The earliest documented instance of organised New England secession discussion, historically distinct from the contemporary movement.
· Organisation founded
The lead organisation of the contemporary New England independence movement was founded.
Significance here: The founding organisation of the contemporary New England independence movement.
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