The Father of the Constitution
This 1787 meeting is where James Madison presented his "Virginia Plan."
What is the Constitutional Convention?
Madison personally drafted these first ten amendments to the Constitution.
What is the Bill Of Rights?
This war, often called the "Second War of Independence," was the biggest test of Madison’s presidency.
What is the War of 1812?
This nickname was given to Madison because he designed the blueprint for the American government.
What is the Father of the Constitution?
Madison wrote the Bill of Rights to protect these, which include freedom of speech and religion.
What are individual liberties?
During the War of 1812, British forces invaded Washington D.C. and burned this famous building.
What is the White House?
Madison’s Virginia Plan created this many branches of government.
What is three?
Madison felt the original Constitution was incomplete because it lacked these specific "safeguards."
What are protections for personal freedoms?
Despite his "small stature," Madison had a towering presence, which helped him lead.
What is his Leadership?
This is the term for Madison’s vision of a government where no one branch has too much power.
What is Balanced Government or Checks and Balances?