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President James Monroe

President James Monroe. Emily Medina. Before Presidency. Born April 28, 1758 Was Anti-Federalist Fought in the Battle of Trenton Wounded by a musket ball to the shoulder Fought in the American Revolution. . . . . . . . . . . Monroe . . . . . . . . . . Presidency.

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President James Monroe

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  1. President James Monroe Emily Medina

  2. Before Presidency • Born April 28, 1758 • Was Anti-Federalist • Fought in the Battle of Trenton • Wounded by a musket ball to the shoulder • Fought in the American Revolution

  3. . . . . . . . . . . Monroe . . . . . . . . . .

  4. Presidency • Last founding father who was president • Elected twice • Was president during the “Era of Good Feelings” • Made the Monroe Doctrine

  5. Era of Good Feelings • A turning point for the United States • A point where there was national purpose • The America’s were united and strived to keep unity • The Monroe Doctrine was created • They felt independent from Britain and they had a new sense of freedom

  6. Monroe Doctrine • A policy that stated no European countries could colonize in the Americas • If they did try to colonize it was be considered an act of aggression • Introduced on December 2, 1823 • Showed that they felt independent • Made during the Era of Good Feelings • Showed that they felt independent and no longer needed nor did they want Britain’s help

  7. After Presidency • He stayed in the White House 3 weeks after his presidency ended because his wife was ill • Went back to his house in Virginia • After his wife died he left to live with his daughter in New York • He died on July 4, 1831 • He was the third of 5 presidents to die on independence day (John Adams and Thomas Jefferson)

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