The Constitution & Madison’s 3 Big Ideas James Madison's Montpelier discusses three of Madison's biggest ideas and contributions to the Constitution: extending the sphere, federalism, and the... Read More
The Private Lives of James and Dolley Madison: Montpelier’s Kat Imhoff Invites Us Inside Their Estate Montpelier Foundation President Kat Imhoff Takes Us Inside the Estate and Private Lives of James and Dolley Madison If you... Read More
What two important foreign trade bills passed during James Madison’s time in office? Two foreign trade bills passed during James Madison’s time in office: the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809 and Macon’s Bill No.... Read More
Who was one of the most beloved first ladies? Dolley Payne Todd Madison was one of the most well loved first ladies and known as a terrific hostess. Because... Read More
What helped end the War of 1812? James Madison went to Congress to ask for a declaration of war against England that started the War of 1812.... Read More
Who is known as the Father of the Constitution? James Madison is known as the Father of the Constitution. Before the Constitutional Convention, Madison spent many hours studying government... Read More
Which of the Founding Fathers did not go to college? Of the Founding Fathers who became president, only George Washington did not go to college. John Adams graduated from Harvard;... Read More
