THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
WAR OF 1812
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James Madison
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James Monroe
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Andrew Jackson
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George Washington
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Detailed explanation-1: -James Madison, America’s fourth President (1809-1817), made a major contribution to the ratification of the Constitution by writing The Federalist Papers, along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay.
Detailed explanation-2: -On June 18, 1812, President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, marking the beginning of the War of 1812.
Detailed explanation-3: -In this role, he oversaw the Louisiana Purchase from the French in 1803. During his presidency, Madison led the U.S. into the controversial War of 1812 (1812-15) against Great Britain.
Detailed explanation-4: -On June 17, 1812, the Senate approved a House-passed resolution declaring war with Great Britain, with three amendments, by a vote of 19-13. President James Madison signed it into law the following day.
Detailed explanation-5: -On June 1, 1812, President Madison sent a letter-later dubbed his war message-to both houses of Congress. In it, he listed a series of transgressions Great Britain had committed against the U.S. He also explained his decision not to recommend war with France at that time.