James MadisonMarshall Cavendish, 2008 - 96 páginas What better way to study the presidents of the United States than through an exploration of the times in which they lived and served? Presidents and Their Times examines the life and times of each president, placing each within his historical and cultural context, while at the same time focusing on the major events that occurred during each president's administration. This in-depth series delves into the time period and formative events of each president's term, revealing childhood character-building experiences, entry into politics, major events of the presidency, and a look at life after the presidency. With its clearly written and accessible text, primary sources, and vivid historical photographs, this series will bring to the forefront the life and times of the presidents of the United States. |
Índice
ONE A Politician Grows Up | 7 |
TWO The Constitutional Convention | 21 |
THREE To the States | 35 |
FIVE The Road to the Presidency | 55 |
SEVEN Madisons Long Goodbye | 79 |
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Alexander Hamilton Alien and Sedition American ships American troops army Articles of Confederation battle became Bill of Rights Britain and France British navy British troops called Canada central government citizens colonial Continental Congress country's Declaration Democratic-Republican Party Democratic-Republicans Despite Dolley Payne Todd Edmund Randolph elected embargo England fame Subject continued favored federal government Federalist Papers fellow Virginian fight finally force founding fathers French frigates George Washington House of Representatives impress American sailors James Madison James Monroe Jay Treaty Jefferson and Madison John Adams June later laws leader Madison and Jefferson Madison back Madison decided Madison found Madison took Madison wrote Montpelier Napoleon nation Party Patrick Henry Philadelphia political president John Princeton proposed Revolution secretary Sedition Acts Senate slaves taxes Thomas Jefferson treaty Treaty of Ghent unconstitutional United victory Virginia delegation votes wanted war hawks White House William writing York