James Madison: From Father of the Constitution to President
James Madison, fourth president of the United States serving from 1809-1817, is the focus of a four-lesson collection that provides high schoolers with the information they need to understand why Madison is considered "The Father of the United States Constitution." The fourth president of the United States serving from 1809-1817, James Madison, is the focus of a four-lesson collection that provides high schoolers with the information they need to understand why many consider him "The Father of the United States Constitution." Young historians study primary source documents, research Madison's role in creating the Second Nation Bank, and examine his beliefs about controversies that arose during his presidency, including how to balance the powers of the federal and state governments.