James+Monroe

=James Monroe= = "If we look to the history of other nations, ancient or modern, we find no example of a growth so rapid, so gigantic, of a people so prosperous and happy." = = -James Monroe = = Background Information: = Fifth President of the United States Born on April 28, 1758, in Westmoreland County, Virginia Died on July 4, 1831, New York City, New York

Married Elizabeth Kortright Attend William and Mary College studying law Fought in the American Revolution in the Virginia infantry Was elected into the Continental Congress, then became a member of the Senate Was an anti-federalists with the Thomas Jefferson and James Madison He was the U.S. Minister of France during Washington's Presidency During James Madison's presidency Monroe was Secretary of State and War

= = =Presidency:= __Term:__ Began in March 4, 1817 Ended in March 4, 1825

__Political Party:__ Democratic Republican

__Cabinet:__ Vice-President: Daniel D. Tompkins Secretary of State: John Quincy Adams, then Richard Rush Secretary of War: John C. Calhoun, then George Graham Secretary of the Treasury: William H. Crawford

__Issues during Presidency:__ Era of Good Feelings: 1816-1824 single party rule, no more federalists Europe Disaster: agriculture was destroyed due to the war, so the U.S. was supplying agriculture to Europe. Americans started farming more crops in order to sell them and make a profit. Expansion of the Banks: lands sale increase Panic of 1819: economy is at a low Missouri Compromise: Missouri can become part of the United States as a slave state, but all other territories that enter which are past the 36 30 North Latitude will not be slave states. Internal Improvement Bill of 1824 Trying to figure out how to work with Native Americans Monroe Doctrine: colonization should no longer occur, other countries can not interfere with other nations that are declared independent End of the Era of Good Feelings: with the secular party system, the members of the party began to argue within their own group because there was no other opposing party to argue with, which created the second two party system Democrats vs. Whigs

__Important Points from Inaugurals:__

__First Inaugural:__ "To secure us against these dangers our coast and inland frontiers should be fortified, our Army and Navy, regulated upon just principles as to the force of each, be kept in perfect order, and our militia be placed on the best practicable footing."

"Peace is the best time for improvement and preparation of every kind; it is in peace that our commerce flourishes most, that taxes are most easily paid, and that the revenue is most productive."

-War of 1812: due to the war certain policies need to change, such as the need for the system of fortifications along the country to avoid another invasion. The best offense is the best defense -When discussing the bank he mentions that the capital should be domestic - There should be more internal improvements -For foreign affairs there will be an increase in trade. Spain was a dying an empire, colonies were fighting for independence which opened trade. No more trade regulations with just Spain, because the U.S. could trade with the independent colonies

__Second Inaugural:__ "The care of the Indian tribes within our limits has long been an essential part of our system, but, unfortunately, it has not been executed in a manner to accomplish all the objects intended by it."

"By a peculiarly happy improvement of the representative principle, is transferred from them, without impairing in the slightest degree their sovereignty, to bodies of their own creation, and to persons elected by themselves, in the full extent necessary for all the purposes of free, enlightened and efficient government."

- more debt, therefore taxes are going to increase -necessary to have fortifications to prevent future attacks -Seminal affair- Jackson pushes Native Americans out of Florida, and discusses its impact on the country -Foreign Affairs- treaty with Spain, and fair trade with France -The U.S. government is an experiment, and since it has been able to stand strong through out this time it is a success! -Discusses the affairs pertaining to Native Americans

=Legacy:= He was a monumental figure, and passed several bills that changed the course of history. Such documents as the Missouri Compromise, the 1824 bill for internal improvements, and the Monroe Doctrine, became extremely important documents as time progressed that changed the course of the nation.

Work Cited:

Information: James Monroe First Inaugural Address (March 4, 1817) James Monroe Second Inaugural Address (March 5, 1821 http://millercenter.org/president/monroe http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/j/jamesmonro310483.html http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/jamesmonroe

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