University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Elbridge Gerry 1744 1814
This site from the University of Groningen provides information on the life and political career of Vice President Elbridge Gerry.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1808
Online resource that provides electoral data for the presidential election of 1808 won by James Madison.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1812
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1812 won by James Madison.
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Women in History: Dolley Madison
Biographical sketch of Dolley Madison includes facts, accomplishments, and links to additional websites for exploring Dolley Madison's letters and her home at Montpelier.
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4 Law School: Marbury v. Madison
This article breaks down the facts of the Marbury v. Madison case, and briefly summarizes the Justices' opinions.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Madison
President James Madison, who served as the Secretary of State under Jefferson for eight years.
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Read Works: "America From Washington to Madison" by James Folta
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a seven-page PDF nonfiction passage entitled "America from Washington to Madison" by James Folta which focuses on Americas first four Presidents: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison. It is...
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The Digital Montpelier Project
Developed from information gathered during the dramatic restoration of the Montpelier Mansion, the Digital Montpelier Project features three models tracing the Mansion's evolution from its initial construction in ca. 1764 through to...
Digital History
Digital History: The New Nation [Pdf]
Many problems existed for the new United States. Read about issues facing George Washington as the new President, and find out about the major successes of the first Congress. [PDF]
Digital History
Digital History: Jeffersonians in Office [Pdf]
This is a great overview of both the Jefferson Administration and the Madison administration. Read about the Louisiana Purchase, trade problems, the War of 1812, and the downfall of the Federalists. A great resource. [pdf]
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Madison
(1751-1836) US President 1809-1817
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Madison
(1751-1836) 4th President of the U.S.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Madison
The fourth President of the United States. He was co-author, with John Jay and Alexander Hamilton, of the Federalist Papers, and is traditionally regarded as the Father of the United States Constitution.
270 To Win
270towin: 1808 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1808 easily won by James Madison. This election was the first of only two instances in American history in which a new President would be selected but the incumbent Vice...
Soylent Communications
William Henry Harrison
The ninth President of the United States was a General during the War of 1812. He lead forces at the Battle of Tippecanoe, and in 1813 reversed the losses of General William Hull. As Governor of Indiana Territory he acquired a large...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Dolley Madison
Dorothea Payne Todd "Dolley" Madison (May 20, 1768 - July 12, 1849) was the wife of the 4th President of the United States, James Madison, and was First Lady of the United States from 1809 to 1817.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Dolley Todd Madison
The wife of President James Madison. She acted as First Lady of the United States of America while Thomas Jefferson was in office because he was a widower.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Election of 1800
The election of 1800 was momentous for many reasons. Read about the defeat of John Adams and his Federalist policies, and see how Thomas Jefferson became president because of a crucial vote by a Federalist.
Digital History
Digital History: Sedition Act and the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions [Pdf]
Read about the foreign policy problems the United States was having at the beginning of the Adams administration. See what led up the the passage of the Sedition Act and some ramifications of it, and the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions...
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Robert Smith (1757 1842)
Biography in brief of Robert Smith, who served as Secretary of State under President James Madison from March 6, 1809, until April 1, 1811.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Constitution of the United States of America (1787)
The Constitution was written in the summer of 1787 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by delegates from 12 states, in order to replace the Articles of Confederation with a new form of government. It created a federal system with a national...
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Siteseen: American Historama: Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
Read interesting facts about the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions that involved the idea of States Rights. This was the first attempt to cancel actions taken by the central government.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Claiming Victory From Defeat
A list of the reasons for the War of 1812 is followed by an overview of the important battles of the war and the terms of the treaty that ended it.
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Siteseen: American Historama: The War of 1812
This article provides an overview and detailed facts and information on the War of 1812, the short war between the US and Great Britain that resulted in a stalemate.