What was James Monroe's qualifications for president?

Answer 1

He served in briefly in both houses of Congress. He was a superior court judge for a time.

However, his big claim to fame was as a war hero. He won the Battle of New Orleans

in which his army lost only 21 men when inflicting over 2000 causalities on the British.

This victory, which occurred in 1815, made Jackson a national hero, propelling him into the

national limelight. There was some movement to run in for President in 1816,and he and his wife visited Washington. He was given a hero's welcome there, as well as everywhere along the way. He visited Virginia and Jefferson rode some 90 miles to meet him. However, he deferred

to Monroe until Monroe completed two terms, becoming a candidate himself in 1824.

Answer 2

Before he was President, Jackson served as a US Senator, US Congressman, Justice of the Tennessee Superior Court , major general in the US Army and military governor of Florida. He became a national hero after leading his men to an overwhelming victory over the British at New Orleans in 1815.

Answer 3

Aside from the Constitutional requirements of being at least 35 years of age, having lived in the U.S. at least 14 years, and having been a U.S. citizen at the time the Constitution was ratified, he was a lawyer, an Army veteran, a former U.S. Senator, and a former Governor of Virginia. At the time he was elected he was in his sixth year of serving as the U.S. Secretary of State.

Answer 4

Aside from the Constitutional requirements of being at least 35 years of age, having lived in the U.S. at least 14 years, and having been a U.S. citizen at the time the Constitution was ratified, he was a lawyer, an Army veteran, a former U.S. Senator, and a former Governor of Virginia. At the time he was elected he was in his sixth year of serving as the U.S. Secretary of State.