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​** __James Madison__ ** Died - June 28, 1836 Term(s) in Office - 1809-1813 and 1813-1817 Political Party - Democratic Republican Vice Presidents - George Clinton (1809-1812) and Eldridge Gerry (1813-1814)**
 * Born - March 16, 1751

James Madison was a very intelligent, and honorable President. Before becoming elected, he was very involved with politics and our government. He was a delagate to the Virginia Convention and served in the Virginia House of Delagates for three terms. Also, he was a member of the Continental Congress and a US representative. During his terms as Presdient, I believe that Madison deserves an A. Although he did many beneficial things for this country, he also made bad desicions which caused our country to be involved with another war.

Although he had many goals as president, his main goal was to end America's harassment from France and Britian. Both France and Britian wanted wanted trade and American waters. In order to accomplish this, France and Britain violated many rights off of America and attacked ships and impressed American sailors. Because of this, Americans were becoming very angry and it was up to Madison to stop it. He accomplished his goal by starting a war with Britain and ending all rivalry. Another accomplishment that Madison had was attempting to enforce the non-intercourse act. This act was made to stop all trade coming from France and Britain, because of the attack on American ships. Madison tried to reason with France and Britain by telling them America would trade with them if the stop harassing American ships.Both countries (France and Britain), however, did not agree and did not stop. in 1810, Macon's Bill No. 2 was passed. This bill repealed the non-intercourse act and said that whichever nation would stop harassing American ships would be favored and the US would stop trading with the other nation. France agreed to this, but Britain continued to stop and impress American sailors.

Madison's relationship with Congress was relatively good. Many of the Republicans were anti-British and therefore, encourged the war against Britain. Also, the War Hawks helped the Republicans fuel to fight. The War Hawks really wanted to go to war with Britain. Throughout his terms as President, Madison did not pass many of Congress's bills, which led to a very dull relationship. Madison did, however pas the Macon Bill, whcih led to the war of 1812, which as stated earlier, Congress was a fan of.

The most postive action that Madison did for our country is the war of 1812. Although war is not necessarily the best option in many cases, this one was different. The war of 1812 led to many positive outcomes and accomplishents. It led to the Treaty of Ghent, which was a peace treaty between Britain and America. Also, it ended captruing of American ships. The impressment of American soliders also ceased due to the treaty with Britain. The most negative action of James Madison was the non-intercourse act. The non-intercourse act, as stated above was an act that would stop all trade coming from France and Britain. It was to prevent American ships from being attacked and captured. This act, however did not work .Both countries (France and Britain) turned it down. It then led to Macon's Bill No. 2. This bill stated that whichever nation stopped attacking America, would be favored by the U.S. France agreed to this statement, but the British did not care. The continued to attack American ships and impressing American sailors into the British military.

The most noticable thing that madison did to influence future generations was to go into war with Britain. Many fights were lost, however, the few that were won, gave American a huge confidence boost and they continued to be succesful. Also, due to this desicion, not only was the "Star-Spangled Banner" written, but America also began not to rely on Britain for other trade goods. This furthered American Imdependence, as well as the American Industry.

In conclusion, Madison did a very good job as President. He became in charge of a country that was down, and brought them back up into a good society. Although he had some bad decisions, such as Macon's Bill No. 2, he also had many other good choices. Which included the war of 1812. After his presidency, our country became a much better place. So, as you can see, Madison clearly deserves and A for his bravery and successes.


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