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Born
James Monroe is born to Spence and Elizabeth Jones Monroe in Westmoreland County, Virginia. -
Event and Primary source: First experience with the American Revolution
As a student at the College of William and Mary, Monroe becomes involved in revolutionary activities for the first time by raiding a British arsenal. Quote:"If America wants concessions, she must fight for them. We must purchase our power with our blood."
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Work in the military
Officer in Continental Army. -
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Serves as governor of Virginia
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Era of Good Feelings
The Era of Good Feelings was one of the most defingin events of Monroe's tenure. After the end of the War of 1812 and the Napoleonic Wars, the American economy boomed and Americans could focus on improving their own country than on European politics. Monroe worked hard to sustain this era, like by trying to encourage the decline of political parties. Primary Source:
"Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete."
~James Monroe -
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President of the United States
Monroe is member of the Democratic- Republican Party. His Vice-President isaniel D. Tompkins. For the most part, his presidency is marked by prosperity and happiness. -
World event: "Frankenstein" published
Mary Shelley publishes Frankenstein anonymously. -
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Event: Panic of 1819
The Panic of 1819 is considered the first major American financial crisis. It was caused mainly by inflation and debt from the Louisiana Purchase and the War of 1812. Unfortunately, many people criticize President Monroe for not doing enough to end this short depression. -
World Event: Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria's sixty-three-year-and-seven-months reign begins. -
Event: Alabama becomes a state
Alabama is admitted as the 22nd state -
Policy: Missouri Compromise
Many people were concerned when Missouri, a slave state, entered the United States because it would upset the balance between the number of slave states and free states. The Missouri Compromise decided that slavery would be illegal above the 36 degrees 30' parallel in the Louisiana Territory, excepting Missouri. This seemed like a fine solution at the time, but the line it drew would eventually divide the country into two warring sides during the Civil War. -
World event: Napoleon's death
Napolen dies at age 51. He not only changed Europe forever, but also America. For example, he sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States, which more than doubled its size.
Primary Source: Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them. -
Primary Source: Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine stated that Europe could no longer colonize the Americas. Any attempt to do so would be perceived as an act of aggression towards the United States that required America's military intervention.
