President James Madison Research Article from Complete American Presidents Sourcebook

This Study Guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of President James Madison.

President James Madison Research Article from Complete American Presidents Sourcebook

This Study Guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of President James Madison.
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1751: Born in Virginia

1771: Graduates from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University )

1776: Serves as member of Virginia Constitutional Convention

1780-83: Serves as member of Continental Congress

1787: Serves as member of Constitutional Convention

1789-97: Serves in U.S. House of Representatives

1801-9: Serves as secretary of state under Thomas Jefferson

1809-17: Serves as fourth U.S. president

1812: War of 1812 begins

1814: Washington, D.C., captured and burned by British; Francis Scott Key writes "The Star-Spangled Banner"

1836: Dies in Virginia

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