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James Monroe

By 03132002

  • Birth

    James Monroe was born in 1758 Westmoreland County,Virginia.

  • Siblings

    James Monroe had 4 siblings,1 sister and 2 brothers.HIs sister was Elizabeth-Buckner,Spencer,Andrew, and Joseph-Jones.

  • Parents

    James Monroe's father was Spence Monroe and his mom was Elizebeth Jones Monroe.
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    James Monroe's Time Line

  • Education

    James Monroe was homeschooled by his mom when he was young. Then at the ages 11 to 16 he studied at Campbelltown Academy.Later his school spit up and he was at the college of William and Mary.When he was there he excelled as a pupil and finished latin and mathematics faster then boys his age.He graduated in 1776.

  • Good-Bye Parents

    After James's father and died in 1774 he inherited small land and slaves.

  • Continental Army

    In 1776 James became an officer for the Continental Army and joined General George Washington's army in New York.

  • Politics

    James got intrested into politics in the 1782.

  • Council of State

    James Monroe was elected in Virginia for the Council of State,which advised the governor,in 1872.

  • Continental Congress

    James Monroe was elected for the Continental Congress in 1783.Monroe worked for expanding the power of Congress, organizing government for the western country, and protecting American navigation on the Mississippi River.

  • Marrige

    In New York James met a 16 year old woman named Elizabeth Kortright.They were married the following year.

  • First Child

    James Monore's first daughter,Eliza Kortright Monroe was born.

  • Second Child

    James Monroe's 2nd son was born.Sadly he died 1 year later.

  • Third Child

    James Monroe's 3rd child was born.She was a girl.

  • Governor of Virginia

    James was once again elected to be the governor of Virginia.

  • Secretary of State

    James Madison named him secretary of state.

  • Secretary of War

    SInce James Madison's secretary of war resigned, James Monroe was chosen for it.

  • Democratic-Republican Nomination

    James Monroe was elected for the Democratic-Republican nominations beacause of his tireless service in James Madison's cabinet.

  • Qualification

    Even if the election didn't take place yet, alot of people thought James Monroe was more qualified for the position.He grew to be very popular.

  • National Issues

    James Monroe thought that the USA needed to resist against Britian and gain their freedom.

  • Elected President

    James Monroe won the election against Rufus King.

  • Missouri Compromise

    While the country was negotiating the Missouri Compromise he helped the country do it in such a way that prevented a violent crisis.

  • Death

    James Monroe died in New York City,New York because of Tuberculosis and heart failure.