JAMES MADISON 4th President of the US Buschistory Presents – The Presidents

The Election 1. President: James Madison Number 4__ VP – George Clinton 2. Political Party _Democratic Republican 3. Term of Office _ Who came before and after him, and what were their Political parties? Thomas Jefferson (Democratic Republican) was before him and James Monroe (also a Democratic Republican) followed. 5. Were there any unusual circumstances surrounding his ascent to the presidency? If so, describe the situation in specific detail. Madison was Jefferson’s Sec. of State and a Virginian. As president he was the second member of the Virginia Dynasty and began the idea that the Sec. of State was the gateway to the presidency. While the Embargo Act was unpopular the overall ideas of the Democratic Republicans were much more in favor than the Federalists. Electors: Madison 122, Pinckney 47, Clinton 6

The Office 6. Are there any catch phrases or terms specifically associated with this president? If so, list and explain them Mr. Madison’s War – Nickname for the War of When he left office, was it by: choice, defeat, natural death, assassination, or resignation. Explain your answer. Did not run in the election of Succeeded by James Monroe

Domestic Issues and Events War Hawks in Congress 1814 Hartford Convention nd Bank of the US – Beginning of the American System by Henry Clay Admitted to the Union: Louisiana 1812, Indiana 1816

Foreign Policy and Events 1809 Enacted the recently passed Non-Intercourse Act 1810 Macon’s Bill # – Tippecanoe War of – Treaty of Ghent Battle of New Orleans