James Madison-Presidency

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Who was the 4th President of the United States?

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James Madison

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What years did James Madison serve as President?

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1809-1817

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Where was James Madison born?

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Port Conway, Virginia

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What was James Madison's role in the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

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He played a pivotal role in drafting the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.

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What was one of the reasons tensions had been rising between the United States and Britain before the War of 1812? Options: Britain was providing financial aid to American merchants. Britain insisted on blocking American merchants from trading with France. The United States was forming an alliance with Britain against France. American merchants were imposing tariffs on British goods.

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Britain insisted on blocking American merchants from trading with France.

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What action did the British Navy take that worsened the tensions with the United States before the War of 1812?

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The British Navy forcibly took, or impressed, thousands of American sailors into service against their will.

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What did President James Madison do after diplomacy failed to resolve the issues leading up to the War of 1812?

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He asked Congress to declare war on Britain in June 1812.

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What did the British forces do after overpowering the American militia defending Washington D.C.?

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They invaded and burned many government buildings.

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Who rescued the portrait of George Washington from the White House before fleeing from the British?

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First Lady Dolley Madison

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During which event was Francis Scott Key inspired to write the poem that became the "Star Spangled Banner" national anthem? Options: The burning of the White House, The Battle of Bladensburg, The bombardment of Fort McHenry, The signing of the Treaty of Ghent

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The bombardment of Fort McHenry