Events and Facts
How old was he when he left office?
66 years old
He was the first president to live in the White House.
FALSE! It was John Adams
How many terms did he serve?
2 terms
What were the years James Madison was in office?
1809-1817
Who was the first president?
George Washington
Where was he born?
He was a planter before president.
TRUE!
Who was the Vice-President for James Madison?
George Clinten and Elbridge Gerry
What was his political party?
He was a Republican
Who was the Vice-President for George Washington?
John Adams
What document did he write?
The Constitution
TRUE!
Who did James Madison marry?
Dolley Maelison
How were James and his wife, Dolley, very different?
Dolley was very warm while James was more cold
Who was Thomas Jefferson's wife?
Martha Wayles Skelton
Where did James Madison retire?
Montpelier
He took office at 34 years old
FALSE! He took office at age 58
What was his previous occupation
A planter
Where did James Madison go to collage?
Collage NJ/Princeton
What president was James Madison?
He was the 4th president
What were 2 significant events during James Madison's presidency?
The war of 1812 with Gritran, and Napoleonic wars
He used to be a lawyer before president
FALSE! He was a Planter
What year was he born and what year did he die?
1751-1836
What did James Madison study?
History and government
What important events happened during James Monroe's presidency?
The fashioning of the Monroe Doctrine