James Madison

4 president2 terms(1809-1817)Jenna S. 4S

Introduction

born: On march 16,in Port Conway, Virginia.Died: June 28, 1836Elected: On March fourth 1809

Family + Education James mother was named Eleanor. James

father was also named James. James had 12 siblings and he was the oldest! James was home schooled. When James was

11 he went to school. He went to college in 1769.James road a horse all the way to the college of

New Jersey. James graduated in 1771. James finished college in two years.

Family Life James married Dolly Todd on September 15,

1794. James did not have any pets.

The Election James choose George Clinton as his vice

president for his first term and he choose Elbridge Gerry for his second term. In James first term his opponent was Charles C. Pinckney. James had 122 votes and Charles had 47 votes.

Events France and Great Britain were at war. James

tried to keep the U.S neutral, but the U.S had to go out to war.

This was important because if the U.S was not neutral many people would die.

Works CitedGunderson, Megan. James Madison: 4th

President of the United States. 2009.www.factmonster.com