james madison vocab

revolution

a complete change in political power

embargo

a government order restricting or prohibiting commerce, especially trade in a given commodity or with a particular nation

intercourse

activities, including trade, that occur between groups, people, and countries

confederacy

an alliance of people, states, or parties for a common purpose.

James Madison was a

economics professor, specialist in the study of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services

James Madison, America's fourth President (1809-1817)

made a major contribution to the ratification of the Constitution by writing The Federalist Papers, along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. In later years, he was referred to as the "Father of the Constitution."

James Madison protests

protested to warring France and Britain that their seizure of American ships was contrary to international law.

James Madison

was a founding father of the United States and the fourth American president, serving in office from 1809 to 1817.

The Democratic Party

which has been called America's first opposition political party. When Jefferson became the third U.S. president, Madison served as his secretary of state.

Convention of Philadelphia

Madison was able to present his ideas for an effective government system in his "Virginia Plan," which detailed a government with three branches: legislative, executive and judicial. This plan would form the basis of the U.S. Constitution. Madison took detailed notes during debates at the convention