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How many terms did James Madison serve as President.
2
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What were the War Hawks
Those who wanted to wage war on Britain again
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Why was James Madison against Calhoun's Bonus Bill?
He believed that it was unconstitutional because internal improvement is a reserved power so the federal government should not be interfering.
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Was James Madison the Oldest or youngest delegate at the Constitutional Convention?
Youngest
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How many delegates (out of 41) signed the Constitution?
38
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Which state was James Madison a delegate for in the Constitutional Convention?
Virginia
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The War of 1812 led to the writing of which song?
The Star Spangled Banner
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What was the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809?
Resumed all American trade with other countries again besides France and Britain/ Repealed Embargo act except for Britain and France.
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What was the age difference between James Madison and his wife?
17 years
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What did James Madison fear would be a problem in the government (at the Constitutional Convention)?
He feared that the states would have to much power which would lead to smaller monarchial territories.
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Which college did James Madison attend?
College of New Jersey/Princeton
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Who had led the American troops into many victorious battles?
Andrew Jackson
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What was Calhoun's Bonus Bill?
Bill that used federal money for internal improvements. ex. Constructing bridges or canals
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Why was James Madison's active participation in the American Colonization Society considered ironic?
He owned slaves his whole life, yet the society focused on resettling slaves back in Africa
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Which Cabinet position did James Madison also serve?
Secretary of State
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What political party did James Madison help form/ was associated with?
Democratic-Republican party
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What were the British Hostile Acts
Impressment of sailors.
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What was the effect of the Tariff of 1816?
Raised Tariffs approximately 25% around the country.
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Which rare currency did James Madison appear on?
$5,000 dollar bill
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What was James Madison's nickname?
The Father of the Constitution
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What percentage of the electoral votes did James Madison receive when he ran for President?
70%
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What was an effect of the Embargo Act?
Cut off American trade with other countries, hurt the economy, reduced money made from trade drastically.
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What was the Message of 1815/ The Treaty of Ghent?
James Madison's attempt to end the War of 1812
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Which 2 languages did James Madison master by the time he was 18?
Greek and Latin
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Name 2 out of the 3 Amendments James Madison had proposed for the Constitution.
Freedom of Speech, Fairy and Speedy Trial, Unreasonable Search and Seizures.