The oldest of many children, Monroe was expected to inherit his father's estate, but the events of 1774 turned his life in a different way.
He joined the Continental Army, becoming an officer in 1776, and was part of General George Washington's army in the Battle of Trenton, where he was very injured.
In 1780 he began to study under the Governor of Virginia.
In 1790 he was the senator for the United States Senator, Serving until 1794.
Monroe was the Secretary of war in 1812
The United States could claim the victory in the War of 1812 because of the favorable peace treaty.
Slavery was also becoming a contentious issue during Monroe’s presidency.
December 2, 1823, which made it official U.S. policy to treat colonization of land in North or South America by European powers as aggression against the U.S.
