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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 James Madison sick with since he was always sick?
because his body basicly did not fight off any of the sickneses because it was weak.his body was weak because when he was a child he had stressed induced sieziers and the doctors could not help him
What event was Madison president of?
The war against the British, the War of 1812 is a key event of the presidency of James Madison.
What foreign policy events happened during the presidency of James Madison?
war of 1812--------------apex:))))))
Ulysses Grant probably came the closest to being a potato farmer. He did grow some potatoes as a cash crop on his farm near St. Louis. The plantation owners. Washington,Jefferson,Madison,Monroe,Jackson and Taylor likely grew potatoes and sweet potatoes for their own use and maybe have had some to sell. John Adams also had a farm and likely grew some potatoes.
What was James Madisons role in the convention?
James Madison was the author of the Constitution. He combined the many ideas of different representatives of all 13 states and put their ideas into written words.
Who appointed his good friend James Madison as Secretary of State?
Yes he was Secretary of State under Thomas Jefferson. He worked with Thomas Jefferson on the Louisiana Purchase. He also tried to get the Spanish to sell west Florida. He struggled with the British on the Embargo Act of 1807 and the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809.
Did John Adams write the US Constitution?
No, he did not participate in the Constitutional Convention where the Constitution was debated and written. He was serving as the US Minister to England at the time. Likewise, Thomas Jefferson did not participate either because he was serving as minister to France.
What James Madison do before Revolutionary War?
He contributed heavily to writing the US Constitution, kept careful notes on the Convention and campaigned to get the constitution ratified.
He served 8 years in Congress and wrote the Bill of Rights.
He served as Jefferson's Secretary of State fore 8 years.
He also served in the Colonial governments.
What did James Madison do as president?
He declared many wars, signed many treaty's, he was in office for two terms, he made time for the people of the united states, and he had many fights but he always won. Thanks James Madison for getting us out of war debt!
Did James Madison write the entire Constitution?
No. The constitution was an effort of 55 men who worked and comprised on the items in it. Madison took the notes on the convention and through his efforts we know what happened and how it happened, but he did NOT write it.
How did James maddision earn the name of the father of the constitution?
he helped sign the constitution
What series of essays was written in support of the constitution?
A collection of essays defending the Constitution can be found in a book entitled "New Federalist Papers: Essays in Defense of the Constitution." It was written by Alan Brinkley, Nelson W. Polsby, and Kathleen M. Sullivan.
Did federlists believe in a national bank?
Answer:Because they could see the problem with allowing a privately owned bank to control the financial system in America. And they knew that it would result with the banks becoming very powerful and dictating the decisions that the Government would make. They may have also foreseen that the banks would began to loan money without gold to back, resulting in devaluing the US dollar. That would also mean that if they were ever to stop loaning money and call the notes in they would own a large portion of American businesses and homes.
He wasn't brave as we use the word today. He was intelligent, stubborn, a founding father of the constitution, a president, a lawyer. He never did anything brave. Didn't fight in the revolution. The word brave is overused today. A brave person does something extraordinary like saving a life or going into the Twin Towers. To call others "brave" for some small acts takes the honor from people who are actually brave.
What is James Madison pet's name?
Yes, James Madison and Dolley did have a pet. It was a parrot named "Polly."
What would be the result of factions according to James Madison?
Our founding fathers were against political parties, or "factions," but the American people have long proved their ability to bulldoze the constitution so i'm not surprised
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What two challenges did James Madison face in his life?
The big issue was foreign relations with France and Britain. Both interfered with US trade. A trade agreement was reached with France to the exclusion of trade with Britain. Britain had harassed the US since the Revolutionary War. The US military had grown stronger and there was a move to go to war with Britain. Eventually, Madison asked for a declaration of war against Britain. The War of 1812 became Madison's main concern.
What is James ruse remembered for?
James Ruse was famous for being a convicted farmer in the 1700's who was sent to serve his prison sentence in Australia. After his sentence he was given land in the country to farm.
What are the two great advantages of federalism according to James Madison?
Madison believed that in a single republic all the power be given to one government, divided into separate parts. To guard against oppressive rulers and oppression of the majority, to secure the rights of individuals.
