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James Madison

James Madison. By: Naarah Knuckles, Kayla Davis, and Ryan Tomaselli. Topics . Background . Government Beliefs . Famous Quotes. Literature . Today’s Ideas . Major Ideas. Video . Background. Born March 16, 1751 in Port Conway Virginia Died J une 28, 1836

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James Madison

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  1. James Madison By: Naarah Knuckles, Kayla Davis, and Ryan Tomaselli

  2. Topics Background Government Beliefs Famous Quotes Literature Today’s Ideas Major Ideas Video

  3. Background Born March 16, 1751 in Port Conway Virginia Died June 28, 1836 1762 he was sent to a boarding school Went to college at Princeton Oldest of 12 Was the 4th president Dolley Payne Todd

  4. Literature Author of the Bill of Rights Helped draft the constitution

  5. Major Ideas Strongly against slavery Freedom and Responsibility Helped push the idea of checks and balances to limit the governments power

  6. Government Beliefs Madison safeguarded individual liberties and beliefs Helped create the Bill of Rights restricting the power of the federal government Founded the Democratic- Republican party which opposed the Federalist party and emphasized states rights The success of the government depended on future generations

  7. Famous Quotes “what is the government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.” “The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted.” “Disarm the people- that is the best and most effective way to enslave them.”

  8. Today’s Ideas Madison believed in a balance of power throughout the government Enforced individual beliefs and rights

  9. Video http://youtu.be/2ahm3Uu9_Sk

  10. Essential Questions • Why is James Madison known as the father of our Constitution? • How did James Madison influence our government today?

  11. Works Cited "The Federalist" ["James Madison Biography"]. Cliffnotes. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2014. <http://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/f/the-federalist/about-the-authors/james-madison-biography>. Frye, Caitlin. "James Madison." The Hollowverse. MK Safi, Feb. 2012. Web. 10 Feb. 2014. <http://hollowverse.com/james-madison/>. "James Madison." The White House. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2014. <http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/jamesmadison>. "James Madison Quotes." Good Reads. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Feb. 2014. <http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/63859.James_Madison>. Sheehan, Colleen. "James Madison: Father of the Constitution." The Heritage Foundation. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Feb. 2014. <http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/james-madison-father-of-the-constitution>.

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