Have you ever wondered who the fifth president was? Who loved his country so much he dropped out of college 2 years into it to fight for his country?( James Monroe.” The White House, The United States Government, 8 Mar. 2017)Who was an american hero? Well that man is James Monroe. He was the fifth president of the United States of America. He he was one out of his 6 other siblings. Their names were Joseph Monroe,Andrew Monroe,Spence Monroe,Elizabeth Monroe,Jane Monroe and Elizabeth Bunker. James Monroe was a good influence during the revolutionary war. How did James Monroe influence the Revolutionary War you ask? well , he was influential because he has always been a fighter in the war and has never given up on his country, he gave up his life for the war and he had been a president of the united states. These are the reasons why james monroe was a great influence on the revolutionary war. …show more content…
He had dropped out to become a soldier in the war and to fight for his country. He had first been a lieutenant but after being injured in a battle he was promoted as a major. He actually had fought alongside with George Washington.When he had first joined the army he had joined the 3rd virginia regiment. But he had ended up at harlem heights and survived. But in the year of 1814 he had become a secretary of war. He was always a man who would sacrifice his own life for anyone else who was a part of this country. He was actually the last of the founding fathers to make an appearance.( James Monroe.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Dec. 2017)This explains that he was a big influence in the war because he was always in it and was always a important person while there was a war to
Monroe wasn’t very interested in college while he was there. He heard people speak against the British and he agreed that the colonies should be free. He started taking part in
.... Others might be influenced by the way he showed he cared about the future leaders of America and built them a school so they could strive for excellence. Most people are influenced by the several inventions Thomas Jefferson had every day. These are the reasons why Thomas Jefferson is the most influential person of the 1800’s. Without him, our country would be in an everyday struggle with supplying food to the world. Thanks to him, food is much easier to produce and distribute, and everyday struggles have become easier.
All the presidents in the past have played an important part in shaping our country the way it is today. Either for better or for worse. James Madison is one of the presidents which made a difference for the better and probably did some of the best actions for our country. He did his job with pride for The United States of America and he did his job humbly with efficiency. That is why I look up to this American Hero.
Marquis De Lafayette, ¨The Hero of Two Worlds¨, fought in 2 revolutions. He was born in 1757, at Chavaniac-Lafayette, France. De Lafayette joined the Royal Army when he was only 14. In the Battle of Brandywine, he was shot through his calf. Once he recovered, Marquis was given command of a division of troops. Marquis De Lafayette was important in the American Revolution because he was tough and never gave up helping his soldiers, he left everything to be a volunteer in the army, and De Lafayette was seen as a high ranked man by George Washington.
Thomas Jefferson is most noted as being the author of the Declaration of Independence as well as our third president. He was also a diplomat, an architect, a musician, and scientist. His last act of public service was the founding of the University of Virginia in 1819. He valued this accomplishment as much as his authorship of the Declaration of Independence. However, his presidency left great legacies that touch the lives of all Americans still today. He will forever be associated with the Supreme Court decision in the case of "Marbury v Madison," the greatest land transaction in history, the Louisiana Purchase, and with the ratification of the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution. Mr. Jefferson is firmly entrenched alongside George Washington and Abraham Lincoln as one of the truly great Americans.
Due to Andrew Jackson’s hard childhood he was very patriotic, passionate, strong, and very desirable. Andrew Jackson was also very smart. At the age of 20, Andrew Jackson became a lawyer. Due to his bravery and patriotism, Andrew Jackson learned to fight in the Revolutionary War and in eighteen ninety-two Andrew Jackson defeated the British at New Orleans in 1815. After the victory, Andrew Jackson made a name for himself because he was the ONLY President to be both a veteran in the Revolutionary War and the War of eighteen twelve. Andrew Jackson was a great President because of his strong decisive support for the Union and because he never was afraid to stare down his enemies, no matter what position they might hold he was also a committed Man of the People with a commanding presence, a strong will, and personality that showed a reflection of his strength and decisiveness. His controversial conduct in office led to the creation of the Whig Party. The Democratic Party was his son and the national two-party system was his legacy. He strengthened himself against Congress by forging direct links with the voters. He boldly casted himself as
The Marquis de Lafayette is best remembered for the part he played in the American War of Independence. He contributed in helping the Americans gain free control over the colonies by breaking away from British home rule. For sixty years he fought with consistency and insight for political ideals and social reforms that have dominated the history of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Hence, Lafayette can be attributed to the spreading of liberty and freedom throughout America and France. Therefore, he is viewed as a symbol of liberalism in a once absolutist world.
Van Buren had a great interest in politics at around the time he was seventeen. He then became a lawyer and as his interest in politics grew he became the state senator of New York. As the years passed as a senator of New York he then became the senator of the United States, were he met Andrew Jackson, who was president at the time. In addition, as U.S. Senator Van Buren worked with Jackson a lot becoming close allies. Afterwards, Van Buren was elected Secretary of State by none other than Andrew Jackson, the president, himself. Becoming Secretary of State led Van Buren to influence history by serving alongside Andrew Jackson.
As an American observes the life around him, noting the many advancements made in merely the last century, he must wonder how America climbed to such a level. The 21st century technology, the military and political power, education and ethics, all came from such meager beginnings, solidified by the Revolutionary War. The Revolutionary War proved to be a significant turning point in the history of our country, but what caused America to win? What were some of the most significant factors in the victory of these American patriots? By examining these three particular factors, America’s military assets, it’s aid from other countries, and its own spirit of independence, one’s understanding of the Revolutionary War, an essential root of this nation, is truly increased.
The War of 1812 took place while president James Madison was in office. Madison was born in Orange County, Virginia in 1751. He attended the College of New Jersey, which is now well known as Princeton. Madison did many significant things both before and after he was in office. He participated in the framing of the Virginia Constitution, served in the Continental Congress and he was also a leader in the Virginia Assembly. One of his major contributions was a ratification to the Constitution. He wrote the Federalist essays along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. In writing that, many people then began referring to him as the “Father of the Constitution.” Madison felt guilty for getting all the credit so he protested that the document was not “the off-spring of a single brain,” but “the work of many heads and many hands.” Also he helped frame the Bill of Rights and enact the first revenue legislation. All of those things were done before he was elected president in 1808.
He was born in Moreland, Ohio. His father died while he was an infant, and James was often teased by his peers for this. He ran away from home, but had to return because he got sick. His mother convinced him to go to school. James graduated from Williams College as a salutatorian, as well as Hiram College, where he later became College President. In 1861, he was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel in the Union Army. He rose through the ranks and became brigadier general, and commanded a brigade during the Battle of Shiloh. While the war was going on, he won a seat in the Senate and continued to stay there for 9 terms.
Born February 22, 1732 to a large family George was one of ten siblings’, son of a planter. George acquired a rather meager education from a private school. In 1751 George became a major in the Virginia military. A few years later Washington was made a lieutenant colonel and found himself in the middle of the French and Indian War. In 1759 Washington wed Martha, who had children by a previous marriage, George never had any of his own biological children. In 1775 George was chosen as commander in chief of the Continental army. Many highlights of his military career proceeded his reputation. The siege of Boston in 1775-1776, the defeat of the redcoats at Trenton, the masterful command, he portrayed in the victory at Monmouth, New Jersey, in 1778. “Washington was a hero of the Revolution, canonized by all and earned mass respect from his countrymen” (Cooke, 2002). In 1789 George Washington would become the first president of the United States, where he spent two terms in office. George is single handily responsible for shaping and structuring the government we now have today.
I believe that George Washington was the president that had the greatest impact on the United States of America. He really cared for the people of the United States and was also concerned for the outcome of the nation and its government. He was determined to do his best as the first president of the United States because he realized that the way he managed the executive branch would impact how all future presidents would perceive the position. I feel that this definitely had more of an affect on America than anything that President Jefferson or President Jackson ever did. It affected the people, the future presidents, and the government of America.
George Washington grew a huge reputation from his leadership in the war, he was the head of General of the Continental Army that fought in states like New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. He was the commander of his army, who so confidently trusted him, put an end to the fighting of the war after defeating and making General Charles Cornwallis’ army surrender in the Siege of of
"His mind was great and powerful, without being of the very first order; his penetration strong . . . Perhaps the strongest feature in his character was prudence, never acting until every circumstance, every consideration, was maturely weighed; refraining if he saw a doubt, but, when once decided, going through with his purpose, whatever obstacles opposed." (Thomas Jefferson, as cited in "George Washington," 2006, para.19) George Washington is one of the most recognized and famous leaders in all history of the United States of America. He contributed greatly to the establishment of this prosperous country, from leading the Revolutionary armies into battle, to running the country as the first president, Washington has set precedence and example for all who have and are yet to follow. He was a noble man who demonstrated characteristics one would expect from a hero figure. He was not power-hungry, but did things and played his role for the good of the country, for patriotic purposes, to help America become the success it is today. In March of 1783, the soldiers of the American military were restless, bored and in a terrible state of doubt and distrust concerning the newly formed congress of the country. When these soldiers joined the army, they were promised a certain amount of money according to their service, but by the war's end, congress was nearly broke and not in a position to pay them all they had earned. The soldiers planned a rebellion against congress for their unjust treatment, and attempted to hold an unauthorized meeting of the officers on the matter. Washington forbade the meeting, but called for one a few days later, in which he gave his speech concerning the Newburgh Conspiracy ("The Rise and Fall," 2006, para.2). General Washington was a highly respected man among his peers, soldiers, and fellow men. His opinions, approval, and presence alone were enough to validate many plans, documents, and meetings throughout his life, so it is no wonder that even simple words or acts performed by General Washington were respected, and more often than not, taken to heart by his audience; perhaps this is why it may seem surprising that one of the most important speeches he ever gave fell on relatively deaf ears, leaving the audience hesitant, confused, seemingly unaffected by his powerful use of diction, and emotional appeal.