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Born
Born in Port Conway Virginia -
Attends College at Princeton University (College of New Jersey)
James Madison left home at 18 to start college -
Becomes Delegate of Virginia
James Madison was a delegate of Virginia in the Continental Congress, The first governing body of the U.S. -
James Madison's Campaign
After the new constitution was signed by all the delegates, it had to be ratified by the states. James Madison went around the country spreading federalist papers in order to get it signed -
Madison Introduces Bill of Rights
He suggested the first 10 ammendments which were known as the Bill of rights. -
Democratic-Republican Party Founded
James Madison and Thomas Jefferson together created the Democratic-Republican Party -
Marrys Dolley Payne Todd
Met at a Philadelphia Party by there mutual friend Aaron Burr -
Secretary of state
Thomas Jefferson appoints James Madison as secretary of state for helping during the election -
James Madison elected
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The War of 1812
James Madison issued a proclamation of war against Great Britain for war crimes against American citizens -
Re-Elected
James Madison was re-elected against the other candidate DeWitt Clinton who was a fellow Democratc Republican -
White House Down
The British Empre Burned down the white house during the war of 1812. James Madison had fled the capitol 2 days earlier to meet with American troops -
The end of the war of 1812
The Treaty of Ghent was signed which returned all conquered lands back tot eh original owner -
Retires
James Madison retired to his plantation on Montpelier Virginia -
Died
Died on his Tobacco Plantation in Port Conway Virginia
