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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a biography of President James Monroe. From the left-hand toolbar, select information about his life before presidency, campaigns and elections, and also domestic affairs. Links to the first lady, cabinet members , and...
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: James Monroe and the Era of Good Feelings

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete look at the administration of James Monroe and the policies of the Era of Good Feelings. You can read about the domestic policies, foreign affairs, and important decisions of the Supreme Court made during the Monroe...
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: James Monroe (1758 1831)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides texts to James Monroe's inaugural addresses and State of the Union addresses. The Monroe Doctrine text is from his 7th annual address to Congress. Links are provided for each of the other presidents, as well.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a great summary of U.S. foreign policy in the Monroe presidency. Find out about the treaties agreed to and the unilateral issuing of the Monroe Doctrine.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: James Monroe

For Students 3rd - 8th
A fascinating look at the life of President James Monroe, and his impact on history. Provides brief articles, portraits, as well as photos of documents from the archives of The Library of Congress.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: James Monroe's Obituary

For Students 9th - 10th
A reproduction of President James Monroe's obituary as it appeared in the Niles' Weekly Register, a Baltimore newspaper dated July 23, 1831.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has James Monroe's biography, events in his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
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Read Works

Read Works: u.s. Presidents James Monroe

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 5. James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography highlighting the professional career of President James Monroe. Find details regarding the era of his term, his domestic policies, foreign affairs, and his presidential politics.
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Other

Potus: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about James Monroe and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
This official site from the White House offers a biography of James Monroe,the 5th President of the United States. Emphasis is given to his role in foreign policy.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the elections of 1816 and 1820 in which James Monroe ran essentially unopposed by the Federalists.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Domestic Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
A good summary of the domestic policies of the Monroe Administration. Find out about Monroe's Cabinet, the Panic of 1819, the development of a road system, and the adoption of the Missouri Compromise.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Hall of Presidents: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
The portrait presented here resides in the Smithsonian Museum's Hall of Presidents. The site also provides a few brief comments about Monroe's character.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of James Monroe and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Life Before the Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll through this article on the events of James Monroe's life before he became President, to find information about his actions as Secretary of State and Secretary of War in James Madison's Cabinet.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President James Monroe for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
James Monroe was the 5th president of the United States and his biography can be found on this site.
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Patsy Stevens

Garden of Praise: Biographies for Kids: James Monroe

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief, yet complete biography of James Monroe. Definitions and pronunciation guides are provided for words that may be unfamiliar to beginning readers. Includes links to biographies of other presidents.
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Other

Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: James Monroe [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page illustrated profile of James Monroe itemizes select biographical facts and key events of his presidency.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: The Monroe Doctrine (1823)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Monroe Doctrine has been used in the past 180 years to let the United States' stance on European involvement in the Western Hemisphere be known. On this interesting site you can view an interactive copy of the original pages of the...
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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Monroe Doctrine 1823

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Groningen provides the speech given by President Monroe to the Congress in 1823 in which he advocated the doctrine of noninterference in Europe and nonintervention by Europe in American affairs.
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White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association: The Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages

For Students 9th - 10th
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
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Other

Biographical Dictionary: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief listing of significant events in Monroe's political career.