“The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.” States James Monroe during his presidency. This quote conveys how strong James Monroe is during the First Seminole War in 1817. It was a battle over Florida involving the Seminole Indians, Great Britain, Spain, and the United States. Throughout every battle, James Monroe inspired his citizens and army. James Monroe was an excellent man, but he had a background just like every other person. He was born April 28, 1758 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. His father was an immigrant from scotland and his mother was born in Virginia just like James. His mother would tutor him at home until he attended Campbelltown Academy from 1769 to 1774. He was an excellent
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He returned to the United States in 1799, when he became governor of Virginia. He gained a lot of experience with law in this position which later helped him with his presidency. Three years later Thomas Jefferson asked Monroe to come back to France to negotiate the ownership of the Louisiana territory. Robert Livingston and Monroe bought the land for 15 million to double the size of the US. Monroe then became the minister of Great Britain where he strengthened the bond between them and America. In 1808, Monroe ran for presidency against James Madison, but lost. James Madison gave no hard feeling and in 1811, Madison asked Monroe to be his secretary of state, in which Monroe accepted. They fought the war of 1812 together against Great Britain. After the war was over, America was in a time of unity and they called in “The Era of Good Feelings.” In 1816, Monroe ran for presidency a second time and easily defeated Rufus …show more content…
Most citizens didn’t think of him as outstanding, but they said he was honest, patient, and trustworthy. Surprisingly, no one said he was intelligent even though he got excellent grades in school and got into college. After James Monroe’s presidency, he retired to Virginia, his home state, where he helped make a new state constitution. In 1830, his wife died, so he moved in with his daughter in New York City. He died on July 4th, 1831 at age 73, exactly five years after his fellow presidents, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died. James Monroe had a pretty big impact on America. He fought in the revolution, he was very civically involved, he really believed in peace and freedom the country, and he created the “Monroe Doctrine.” In my opinion Monroe was a decent president. He may not have been as good as Obama, but he wasn’t faced with very difficult problems. Overall, James Monroe did a satisfactory job as president, worked very hard, and earned the respect of the American
He returned to the United States in 1799, when he became governor of Virginia. He gained a lot of experience with law in this position which later helped him with his presidency. Three years later Thomas Jefferson asked Monroe to come back to France to negotiate the ownership of the Louisiana territory. Robert Livingston and Monroe bought the land for 15 million to double the size of the US. Monroe then became the minister of Great Britain where he strengthened the bond between them and America. In 1808, Monroe ran for presidency against James Madison, but lost. James Madison gave no hard feeling and in 1811, Madison asked Monroe to be his secretary of state, in which Monroe accepted. They fought the war of 1812 together against Great Britain. After the war was over, America was in a time of unity and they called in “The Era of Good Feelings.” In 1816, Monroe ran for presidency a second time and easily defeated Rufus …show more content…
Most citizens didn’t think of him as outstanding, but they said he was honest, patient, and trustworthy. Surprisingly, no one said he was intelligent even though he got excellent grades in school and got into college. After James Monroe’s presidency, he retired to Virginia, his home state, where he helped make a new state constitution. In 1830, his wife died, so he moved in with his daughter in New York City. He died on July 4th, 1831 at age 73, exactly five years after his fellow presidents, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died. James Monroe had a pretty big impact on America. He fought in the revolution, he was very civically involved, he really believed in peace and freedom the country, and he created the “Monroe Doctrine.” In my opinion Monroe was a decent president. He may not have been as good as Obama, but he wasn’t faced with very difficult problems. Overall, James Monroe did a satisfactory job as president, worked very hard, and earned the respect of the American