James Monroe's Accomplishments

Also, in 1812 President James Madison is reelected. In 1815, the British, totally clueless that the War of 1812 is over, attacked General Andrew Jackson and lost over two thousand soldiers. General Andrew Jackson was considered a hero. In 1817 James Monroe became our fifth President of the United States.

He kept this post throughout his fathers’ term of office. After his fathers defeat to Thomas Jefferson he returned home. " In 1802 he was elected to the Massachusetts senate, which sent him to the U. S senate the following year." He was also appointed to the Supreme Court, a membership he declined. President James Madison then appointed him to minister to Russia in 1809. He continued to serve his country and gained a well-respected reputation. " Adding to his reputation was his brilliant and tough-minded performance as chief American peace commissioner in the negotiations at Gent that ended the War of 1812 and his effectiveness as minister to Great Britain during the last two years of the Madison administration." He continued to distinguish himself by negotiating a treaty with Spain. "The Adams-Onis Treaty with Spain, concluded with Spain on February 22, 1819. Provided for the transfer of East and West Florida to the United States and the establishment of a border between Spanish and US territory running from the Gulf of Mexico to the Rocky Mountains and along the forty-second parallel to the Pacific ocean. Historians regard the treaty as a brilliant act of diplomacy, and Adams himself called its conclusion "the most important event of my life." Many historians give credit to Adams for his contributions to the Monroe Doctrine. "Adams also was the mind behind the Monroe Doctrine, which

The United States fifth president, James Monroe, wrote the Monroe Doctrine. He wrote it as a response to the Czar of Russia diplomatic inquiries. The Czar of Russia’s inquiries involved how the United States would answer if European colonization were restarted in the Western Hemisphere. In the Monroe Doctrine, President Monroe responded, in the seventh annual message to congress, by proclaiming four very important points. The first point was that the United States would not get involved in European dealings. Monroe stated that they would not be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers. He went on to say that they would do well in their efforts among those to be considered equal among like nations of the earth. Monroe took a strong stance toward the independence of the United States. He also challenged

Monroe directed toward Russia told them there was no longer an opportunity of colonization in America

In 1801 James Madison joined the administration of Thomas Jefferson, and served as his secretary of state. He supported Jefferson, in his efforts to expand the borders with the Louisiana Purchase, and the explorations of these new lands by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. While Great Britain and France were at war, American vessels were

James Monroe was elected the fifth president of the United States. When he decided to run for president, he ran on the side of a Republican. Monroe was elected ran twice and had a great challenge with those who ran against him. However, in the year of 1820 Monroe party had a great turn. Monroe’s party won

The Monroe Doctrine was a statement about foreign policy. It was created by America’s fifth president, James Monroe in 1823 and was stated in his annual state of union address to congress. It had been inspired by the Napoleonic Wars. Its goal was to secure the newly independent colonies from Europe.

James Monroe's presidential message of December 2nd had an important effect on American foreign policy. His words, which were later known

Beginning in 1789, the French Revolution was the birthplace of the road leading to the Monroe Doctrine. The French Revolution was caused by the French going broke soon after helping the United States during our war of independence. After the Reign of Terror (1792-1793) sweeps through France and causes things to become extremely bloody, America immediately goes against the War and refuses to become France's war allies. Four years after coming to power, Napoleon declares war on Britain creating unfortunate economic circumstances for the United States. Both Britain and France issue the Order in Council which prevents the U.S. from trading with either of the two countries without being dubbed an ally of the enemy.

John Tyler was born in 1790. In 1861 when he was only 21 he was elected to Virginia legislature and after that he became governor of Virginia. He did that just like his dad did. Tyler was second hand man for President William Henry Harrison.

Jefferson won re-election in 1804. He also inherited many difficult situations, which seemed to point in the direction of war for the United

James Monroe was born in the quiet town of Westmoreland County, Virginia on April 28, 1758. His father, Spencer Monroe, was married to Elizabeth Jones in 1752. Spencer Monroe was a circuit judge and a farmer for the town (Kane 40). Monroe was the oldest of five. There were four other children; Andrew, Joseph, and Elizabeth. His third brother had died in his early childhood. He attended grammar school at a small academy for boys. This school had a reputation for serving the best of men, like George Washington and John Marshall (Kane 40), which is unique because he later followed George Washington as president. George Washington was a family friend of the Monroe’s. He admired Washington and was influenced by him at a young age. At age 16

Monroe went to France in 1803 to assist Robert Livingston with the Louisiana Purchase negotiations. Monroe also served as the minister of Britain from 1803 to 1807,a period complicated by deputes over United States possession of West Florida. The United States

James Monroe’s early years were very interesting. He was born on April 28, 1758 in Westmore County, Virginia. When James turned eleven, he went to Camplellten Academy. His father died when James was 16 years old. That same year, he transferred to The Collage of William and Mary. Next, he joined the anti-federalists as a young politician. Monroe fought under General George Washington and studied law with Thomas Jefferson.

And in 1799 he was elected Governor of Virginia. In 1803 president Jefferson sent Monroe to France to work out the Louisiana purchase, and was a big part of this purchase from France. In 1811 president Madison chose Monroe to be the secretary of state, as secretary of state Monroe advised Madison on how to handle things with other countries. Madison also chose Monroe to be the secretary of war.