madison thru monroe Flashcards
what political party was James Madison apart of?
He was a democratic republican
Between what two years was James Madison in office?
1809-1817
What problem did Washington leave behind for James Madison?
Problem between France and Britain
How did Madison solve the issue? What was the act called?
Like Washington, he stayed neutral.
Non-Interference Act of 1809.
What was the result in the non-interference act?
Great Britain cuts off trading system, steals men and cargoes. this leads to the war of 1812.
What happened to Madison’s mansion during the war of 1812?
Got burned by the British. No more white house.
What treaty ended the war of 1812? (Tara needs to explain what it means)
Treaty of Ghent. Representatives from the USA and Great Britain decided that they should make peace, so they all came together to meet in Belgium, and said “guys! lets make things back to how they were!” because they realized the war wasn’t benefiting either side.
Why was Dolley Dandridge Payne Todd Madison important?
While the British was burning Madison’s mansion during the war of 1812, she saved important documents from the white house. A portrait of Washington, and important state papers.
How much younger was Dolley from Madison, considering that they’re dating?
She’s 17 years younger.
what home did Dolley come from?
A strict quaker home
Between was years was James Monroe in office?
1817-1825
What’s the first thing James Monroe did as soon as he became president after James Madison?
Because the white house got burned down, he decided to take a road trip around the area to see what needs to be fixing while it got fixed.
What is something James Monroe noticed that needed to be fixed?
The road system
What was the Missouri Compromise?
(Tara needs to explain it)
The compromise allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state and Maine as a free state, preserving the balance between free and slave states in Congress. Additionally, it established a line at 36°30’ North latitude, dividing future territories into areas where slavery would be allowed (south of the line) and prohibited (north of the line).
Who was President when the Missouri Compromise was passed?
James Monroe