JAMES MADISON

BIOGRAPHY

• James Madison was born in 1751 in Orange County, Virginia where he was the oldest of 12 children.
• He grew up in a wealthy family that owned a 3,000 acre plantation with many slaves.
• He suffered with illness for most of his life due to his frail physique.

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• He was best friends with Thomas Jefferson
• They shared many ideas and went on to serve as his Vice President.
• They both shared a passion for colonial independence.

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• He was more of a writer than a fighter
• He wrote many political documents such as the Bill of Rights and the Constitution where he incorporated a large government with three branches.
• He also served in Congress.

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• Madison ran for President in 1808 where he defeated Charles Pinckney.
• He won the war of 1812
• He died June 28, 1836

POLITICAL VEIWS

• Madison believed in a large government which he outlined in the constitution.
• He was believer in religious freedom.
• And wished to end slavery in America.

ECONOMIC VEIWS

• Madison encouraged trade with France and many other European countries.
• The war of 1812 encouraged Madison to open up another national bank.
• He continued Jeffersons policies in expanding the United States territory.

LEGACY

• James Madison will forever be known for creating the document that made America the greatest nation the world has ever seen.
• He help to defeat the British Empire when they threatened American Independence for the second time.
• Even though he was small, he was one of the greatest men who ever lived.

IS THIS ME ?

• I don't know if this is me.
• I would like to say it is due to how great he is.
• But I feel I am more of a soldier than a scholar which was the opposite of Madison.

SOURCES

• http://www.biography.com/people/james-madison-9394965
• Decision in Philadelphia-The constitutional convention of 1787.
• Founding father's baseball cards.