James Monroe Timeline By bettybl 1758 James Monroe was born 1776 Monroe fights in the American Revolution 1790 Elected part of the U.S. senate 1800 Becomes governor of Virginia 1811 Madison makes Monroe the secretary of state Period: 1815 to 1825 Era of good feelings Period: 1816 to 1825 Monroe is elected president of the United States 1820 Missouri compromise 1823 Monroe doctorine Jul 4, 1831 Monroe dies