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James Madison

James Madison was the 4th president of the United States. He was the last of the founding fathers to become a US President. Interestingly, he was also the shortest president at 5'4".

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What was written by James Madison that called for a strong government?

Statesman, Founder, and the fourth President of the United States, James Madison (1751-1836) contributed profoundly to the strong national (that is, federal) government of the new nation. His plan for and effort toward this end derived from many sources: his classical education, by which he became familiar with the West's political and philosophical traditions; his practical experience in the military and government of America; also, his well-trained mind which, on its own and in collaboration with others, reasoned through experience, long-standing theories, and reality itself to discover solutions to the problems of his day.

Why did James Madison want to prevent factions?

fractures* divide the country into special interest groups, and the country needs to be united to succeed.

Important things James Madison did?

He caused the War of 1812 which gained respect for the United States

What were the main Differences between Alex Hamilton and James Madison?

James Madison and Alexander Hamilton worked together on the Federalists papers along with John Jay.

Hamilton was the first Secretary of Treasury under George Washington. He also started the first national bank. He wanted a relationship with England, a strong central government and greatly opposed Jefferson's vision for an agrarian nation. He also supported the idea of a flexible constitution. He was killed by the third vice president, Aaron Burr, in a duel. He ran against Burr in an election and there was much conflict between the two. Burr challenged Hamilton. Hamilton was honorable and excepted, even though his belief system did not allow him to kill another man. Hamilton went knowing he was going to die and never even shot at Aaron Burr.

James Madison copied and took careful notes during discussions shaping the Constitution. He was the Secretary of State under Jefferson and the Fourth President. He supported Hamilton's creation of a National Bank and believed in a strong military. Even though Madison helped write the Federalist papers he was a Democratic Republican or Anti-Federalist.

How did James Madison become father of the United States?

We actually call him Father of the Constitution, and that's because he was the main drafter of the Virginia Plan (and a lot of its resolves were adopted into our Constitution), greatly influenced the shape of the Constitution at the Convention, wrote 1/3 of the Federalist Papers, wrote the Bill of Rights, and served as an authority on it.

Why were George Washington and Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson and James Madison the four founding fathers?

They are Founding Fathers because they played an important part in the founding of the Unites States. However, they are not the only people considered Founding Fathers. There were a great many and any attempt to make a list would surely miss some.

What was James Jackson's view on slavery?

He was very racist and he was a slave owner so I think he highly supported slavery.

Well, he confessed, "I can say with truth mine is a situation of dignified slavery.", yet he was a bit different from a mere slave owner. According to historical evidences, Jackson first adopted his Creek Indian son, Lyncoya on November 13, 1813, while later he contiguously purchased Aaron and Hannah each in 1791 and 1794, named the three of them "Jackson" as a part of his family. To defend personally, Jackson most likely considered his slaves as "poor workers" instead of "inferior people", he had them working for him because he needed them, while this should be reasonable for a man liked him who held a belief in equal individual rights. Therefore, unjust actions he took such as Indian Removal could be clarified as what Jackson had to do in a position of president, facing the public, the millions of people who would never be satisfied; Jackson seemed realizing the fact way early before his election of 1899, claiming, "I am a Senator against my wishes and feelings, which I regret more than any other of my life."

What country come from?

Does what come from? This question is too vague and needs more information.

What war was fought when James Madison was president?

James Madison was President when the War of 1812 was fought. He was not a leader among the War Hawks who favored war but eventually he came to agree with them that war was inevitable and he did ask Congress to declare war on Britain.

What jobs did James Madison hold before his presidency?

Lawyer, planter, took all the notes of the constitutional convention, member of the VA convention and continental congress. He was also part of the VA legislature. Wrote the Federalist, author of the VA plan, leader of Jeffersonian Republican party, Secretary of state for Jefferson.

Why has James Madison been referred to as the father of the US Constitution?

Madison, wrote the Virginia Plan, the basis for the U.S. Constitution, he wrote 29 of the 85 Federalsit papers, political-advertisement for the Constitution,and he wrote the Bill of Rights, which protects our rights.

James Madison responed to the Alien and Sedition Acts by?

By: VIGOROUSLY PROSECUTING ALIEN CRITICS OF THE GOVERNMENT

Why was James Madison important in the American revolutionary war?

He worked in Congress and in the constitutional convention he took all the notes as well as help write the Bill of Rights as well as the Federalist papers. He became president. When he died he was the last remaining person who was at the constitutional convention. No longer could anyone ask the men who wrote that document what they meant .

Dolley Madison's hobbies?

In her free time she would read novels, write letters, or pay social calls to women in her circle.

Were first ladies Mary Todd Lincoln And Dolley Todd Madison related?

Dolley Madison did marry a man named John Todd, but he is not in relation to the "Mary Todd Todds."

On June 1 1812 President James Madison asked Congress to declare war on Great Britain three reasons why?

The primary reason for the War of 1812 was that Great Britain issued trade restrictions which interfered with the United States' business relationship with France. Another main issue was the forced entry, most often referred to as impressment, of American citizens into Britain's Royal Navy. The last core issue of concern is that Great Britain was aiding American Indians who were up in arms against the people of the United States. The War of 1812 was critical in the United States of America's establishment of independence internationally, as not many at the time expected the fairly new country to stand up against the nation of its origin after a series of insulting actions by the latter.

Did James Madison fight in the war of 1812?

Great Britain's Royal Navy was capturing US merchant ships and conscripting the US sailors for service in the British Navy. Madison's protests against these activities went unheeded, and the Nationalist Republicans stirred up public opinion to push for war.

Who pressured President Madison to declare war on Britain resulting in the War of 1812?

In Congress, there were about 20 men, called "War Hawks" that pressured Madison to declare war on Britain to stop the British from attack American ships and impressing their sailors in the British Navy

What year did James Madison propose the 27th amendment?

May 7, 1992...more than 200 years after its original submission by James Madison

The content of the Amendment states:

"No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened."

How old was James Madison when he became president?

James Madison became president on 1808 to 1812. Then he was reelected from 1812 to 1816
James Madison was President from 1809-1817.