James Madison-Presidency

Who was the 4th President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

What years did James Madison serve as President?

• 1801-1809

• 1809-1817

• 1817-1825

• 1825-1833

Where was James Madison born?

• Port Conway, Virginia

• Boston, Massachusetts

• New York, New York

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

• He was a delegate who observed the proceedings.

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

• He was responsible for the final editing of the Constitution.

• He opposed the Constitution and advocated for the Articles of Confederation.

What was one of the reasons tensions had been rising between the United States and Britain before the War of 1812?

• 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.

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

• The British Navy offered American sailors high wages to serve on British ships.

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

• The British Navy blockaded all European ports to American shipping.

• The British Navy attacked American ports along the eastern seaboard.

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

• He resigned from his position as President.

• He formed an alliance with France against Britain.

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

• He decided to negotiate a peace treaty with Britain.

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

• They signed a peace treaty

• They retreated to their ships

• They invaded and burned many government buildings

• They helped rebuild the city

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

• President James Madison

• General Andrew Jackson

• First Lady Dolley Madison

• Secretary of State John Quincy Adams

During which event was Francis Scott Key inspired to write the poem that became the "Star Spangled Banner" national anthem?

• The burning of the White House

• The Battle of Bladensburg

• The bombardment of Fort McHenry

• The signing of the Treaty of Ghent