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Born in Port Conway Virginia
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James Madison left home at 18 to start college
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James Madison was a delegate of Virginia in the Continental Congress, The first governing body of the U.S.
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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
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He suggested the first 10 ammendments which were known as the Bill of rights.
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James Madison and Thomas Jefferson together created the Democratic-Republican Party
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Met at a Philadelphia Party by there mutual friend Aaron Burr
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Thomas Jefferson appoints James Madison as secretary of state for helping during the election
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James Madison issued a proclamation of war against Great Britain for war crimes against American citizens
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James Madison was re-elected against the other candidate DeWitt Clinton who was a fellow Democratc Republican
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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
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The Treaty of Ghent was signed which returned all conquered lands back tot eh original owner
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James Madison retired to his plantation on Montpelier Virginia
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Died on his Tobacco Plantation in Port Conway Virginia
