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Birth. Westmore County, Virginia.
James Monroe was born in Westmore County, Virginia. -
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Date of birth and death
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Went to College of William nd Mary
James Monroe went to the college of William and Mary at the age of 16 in 1774 but cut his studies short to fight in the Continental Army to fight for independance. -
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Elected into Virginia Assembly
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Elected in Contenental Congress
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Marriage
James Monroe married Elizabeth Kortraight when he was 2y years of age and she was only 17. They were 10 years apart. -
Became U.S. Senate
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Presidency-Diplomat
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James Monroe was a diplomat.
He represented Virginia.
During his presidency he also had sheep dogs and a black spaniel.
Some people would call him The last cocked hat,The last of the crooked hats,and the era of good feelings president.
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The first semilole war
General Gaines sent 250 men from Fort Scottt in Georgia to arrest Chief Neamathia. Gunfire was exchanged which started the first Semilole indian war. -
Monroe Doctrine
Declared against forigen colinization or intervention in the Americas. -
1831 Death. Died of Heart Failiure
The month and day of James Monroes death is unknown.
He died of Tuberculoses,Heart failiure. -
Nat Turners Revolt
The day is unknown. A slave uprising.