James Madison was an American statesman, diplomat and Founding Father who served as the fourth President of United States (1809-1817). He is hailed as "Father of Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Consider James Madison as a head chef in a restaurant. Just like how a head chef designs recipes (the menu) for everyone else in his kitchen team to follow; Madison designed our nation's 'recipe' - The U.S constitution & Bill Of Rights - which has been followed ever since its inception.
Federalist Papers: A series of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison under the pseudonym "Publius" promoting ratification of U.S. Constitution.
Virginia Plan: A proposal by Virginia delegates led by James Madison for a bicameral legislative branch during Constitutional Convention in 1787.
War of 1812: A conflict fought between the United States and Great Britain over British violations of U.S. maritime rights. It happened during Madison's presidency.
AP US History - 3.4 Philosophical Foundations of the American Revolution
AP US History - 3.8 The Constitutional Convention and Debates over Ratification
AP US History - 3.9 The Constitution
AP US History - 3.10 Shaping a New Republic
AP US History - 4.2 The Rise of Political Parties and the Era of Jefferson
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