James Madison
He became a prominent figure in Virginia state politics. He helped draft Virginia's "______________ of ______________ _______________".
Declaration of religious freedom
Who were the first four Presidents of the United States?
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison
Fun Fact:
He last words were "I always talk better lying down."
Who was the fourth President of the United States?
James Madison
Who was the last founding father to die?
James Madison
Madison pushed for the build up of the ___________ which began pointing towards war with Britain.
army
Madison was always sick as a childhood, but used his time in bed to _______ and studied various ____________ ___________
read; political theories
He was considered a _____________ and _________________ or parliamentary detail.
workhorse; master
How many children did he have?
0
What years did Madison serve on the state legislature?
1776-1779
What years did he serve as a delegate of the Continental Congress?
1780-1783
What years did Madison serve as President?
1809-1817
What year did Madison die?
1836
His most famous contribution was drafting what document?
Bill of Rights
Fun Fact:
Both Madison's vice presidents (George Clinton & Elbridge Gerry) died in office
Just before coming President, Madison pushed for taxes on what two countries?
Britain & France
Madison fled to the city and watched as the White House was set on fire by whom?
British troops
Fun Fact:
Madison was the shortest President at 5'4 and 100 pounds
Fun Fact:
Madison's portrait is on the $5000 bill
When was Madison born?
March 16, 1751
After leaving office, Madison retired where?
Montpelier, to his tobacco plantation in Virginia
The defeat of what leader caused the exhaustion of Britain and America, and ended fighting?
Napoleon
Where was Madison born?
Port Conway, Virginia
Madison was known as a protege of whom?
Thomas Jefferson
Montpelier, Madison's tobacco plantation, was not far from whose house?
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
True or False: America had barely escaped being wiped off the map?
True
What University did he serve on the Board of Visitors at? How many years did he serve?
University of Virginia; 17 years
Madison's draft of the ___________________ ___________ and his revolutionary idea of ____________ branches of government became basis of the American Constitution.
Virginia Plan; three