James Madison, America’s fourth President (1809-1817), born on March 16, 1751, in Port Conway, Virginia. He grew up in Orange County, Virginia, and he was the oldest of 12 children. Madison’s father, James, was successful planter with large farm land and dozen slaves. He was influential figure of in county affairs, and James sent Madison to a boarding school in King and Queen County. Madison returned home five years later because James …show more content…
In 1812, the tension between U.S. and British from the revolutionary war did not come to the end, but they were nuisance to each other. During the Napoleonic War, French planned to embargo on Britain how seizing the navy and other colonies. However, this plan have actually caused British to grow as the only major power of Atlantic. Due to the war between British and French, Great British prevented and pressured America from trading with French. United States felt British’s action was violation of international law, and the war was ignited by American anger against British’s behavior. The war, however, have many financial obstacles to resolve. The first bank of the America was supposed to expire in 1811, and Congress have failed to re-authorize the bank. Therefore, U.S. struggled economical during the war, and was desperately need the bank to solve the problem. James Madison, knowing that significance of its existence, signed the bill to chartering a second national bank. James Madison owned keen sense of determination that assist him from choosing best …show more content…
independence. British, due to the seizing power over Atlantic Ocean, was receiving hatred from many Americans. British launched various acts to show insult towards American. Americans called for a “second war of independence” to restore honors of the new nation. British forces, with their strong and attained victories, were getting closer to the White House. James went out with the troops, and his wife Dolly had to play important role of protecting and transporting White house valuables to safety. Through this war, no country ever earned any territory, but America claimed that this war have ensured their