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James Monroe Born: April 28, 1758 Died: July 4, 1831 Political Party: Democratic- Republican In Office: Two terms March 4, 1817 – March 4, 1825 Vice President: Daniel D. Tompkins for both terms
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James Monroe deserves an A for his presidency. Monroe did a very good job at keeping peace between Britain and the United States. Monroe also helped in keeping a good relationship with congress and the American people. Although there was some problems when Jackson invaded Florida Monroe fixed it with the help of John Quincy Adams. Monroe also established the Monroe Doctrine. One of Monroe’s goals was to improve the relations with Britain. Monroe negotiated two important agreements with Britain that help to resolve border disputes that existed since the war of 1812. One was the The Rush-Bagot Treaty of 1817. The British minister demilitarized the great lakes. The convention of 1818 also helped make the U.S. Canadian border from Minnesota to the Rocky Mountains. This also established a joint U.S. British occupation of Oregon for the next ten years. Monroe’s relationship with congress was very good. Monroe had a strong cabinet. Congress experienced little opposition. Monroe went on National Tours to gain the trust of the American people. He gained the trust of both parties by doing both of the national tours. Though congress demanded internal improvements. They wanted the improvement of the Cumberland Road. He vetoed this bill though because he believed it to be unconstitutional. Monroe listened to the ideas of congress and respected their opinion. He also chose a diverse cabinet. A decision made by Monroe that had the most positive outcome was the Monroe Doctrine. The Monroe Doctrine was a statement made by James Monroe. This policy stated that further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression that would require U.S. intervention. It said that the western hemisphere was not to be colonized anymore by European countries. It also said that the USA would not interfere with existing European colonies. Latin American countries were on the verge of becoming independent from Spain and Monroe did not want European power take Spain’s colonies. The most negative decision that was made by Monroe was when he sent Andrew Jackson to invade Florida. This invasion caused an uproar in Washington, D.C. Congressmen demanded that the invasion was unauthorized. This whole ordeal illustrated the lack of control Spain had over the region. Even though Jackson invaded Florida in hopes to stop the raids against the white settlers. This invasion was a huge risk. This could cause war with Spain because they owned Florida. One of the things James Monroe did that would leave a lasting impression was the national tours he took. This presidential tour helped Monroe reach out to the Americans throughout the nation. These tours helped the people to know who their president was. These tours helped to put the Americans minds at ease. They helped to familiarize Monroe also with the people. This today would be great for the president to do because it helps people to reassure themselves that they made a good decision of picking this person as president. In conclusion James Monroe was a great president. He deserves the grade of an A. After he left office the country was better off. James Monroe improved the relationship with Britain. He also helped to established borders between Canada and the United Sates. James Monroe also instituted the Monroe Doctrine. This made sure the Europeans could not colonize anymore in the Western Hemisphere. James Monroe also had a great relationship with the Americans. He had such a great relationship because he took those two national tours to help connect with the American people.
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