The presidency of James Madison was one which many people have disagreeing points of view on. Some historians think he was not one of our greater presidents because he let the United States fall into the conflict known as the war of 1812. Other historians think that Madison's presidency was a good one because he led America out of the war of 1812 and united the country. The presidency of James Madison while not being one of the greatest of all the presidents was still above average as a president because of Madison's administrative skills, international relations, and crisis leadership.
The administrative skills of Madison were one of his downfalls. The war of 1812 could have been avoided if Madison was not told misinformation that the United States could win it easily. He allowed himself to be lured into a false sense of security by both his cabinet and the senate which was full of the so called "war hawks" who boasted that Canada could be taken with only 1000 Kentucky riflemen. He did at first resist the temptation to go to war but eventually fell to declaring war with the British to attempt to gain more land and to retaliate against the impressment of American sailors that was taking place on the seas at that time to fill Britain's need for sailors with its was against the French and Napoleon which was going on at the same time. It is to Madison's credit though that even though he allowed the nation to fall into war that it was not prepared for he was able to, with help from the nation itself, to win the war and lead the nation to a new era of nationalism within America.
International relations are a important part of any presidency. James Madison, while not having the best skills in this department had sufficient knowledge to keep the nation much better off than it could have been if he made mistakes here. Madison's foreign policies keep America in good standing with the French and even though eventually there was a war, relations with the British were not that bad compared to what they could have been. Neither side was extremely wanting of a war between each other.
Before the two nations started the war, Madison had started policies to try to avoid it and to show the rest of the world that America was not to be taken lightly.
Adams recognized that the security of the nation was at risk and he made peace with the French to end the Quazi War. He knew this was going to ruin his chances of a second term but he put the soundness of the nation over his own. John Adams focus on the stability of his nation made him unpopular at times but he knew what was best for nation and did
Madison tried to solve his problems by talking to the leaders of Britain and France. “If you agree to stop attacking.” Madison said, “.the United States will stop trading with your enemy”(Hart 168). This reveals how at first, intervention seemed so farfetched and out of the question, and intervention was a first priority.
Even though both were Republicans, their beliefs in the running of the country differed. Madison did not follow the Constitution quite as strict as Jefferson did. Essentially Madison forced men to enlist in the military and fight for the American cause as it states in Document D. Many questioned if it was constitution asking if it said anywhere in the Constitution that a president is allowed to take men from their families and make them fight in war. The answer to their question is no. Jefferson more than likely disagreed with Madison in this case. John Randolph, one of few Republicans whose view does not change, also questions Madison’s constitutional interpretation in Document F. He believes that Madison’s administration is following in the footsteps of John Adams instead of Jefferson. He feels that Madison is abusing his powers of managing trade for the United States with implicating tariffs. In Document H, the regulation of trade is also discussed. Madison becomes slightly stricter in his interpretation of the Constitution when he vetoes a bill for the construction of roads and canals. He says that this power is not directly given nor can it be inferred from the Constitution; therefore, he refuses to pass the bill. Madison also attempted to remain peaceful with Britain and France like Jefferson. So, he created his own, less intense version of the Embargo Act called the Non-Intercourse Act. It allowed
In conclusion Andrew Jackson was not a good president.The things he did during his presidency it all led to bad things happening to the country. These are all reasons why Jackson was and never will be, a president who is remembered for the good things Jackson did during his presidency. He even forced the natives to move out west to steal their
Andrew Jackson was a good president. He helped shaped the United States to the way it is today. Andrew Jackson had his up and downs as any president would. Jackson did what he thought was good for the common man. He was a common man who brought himself up all the way from he bottom.
After the assassination of President McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt inherited a growing empire when he took office in 1901. The U.S. had annexed Hawaii in 1898 and Spanish-American War granted the U.S. control of the Philippines. It also led the U.S. to establish a protectorate over Cuba and grant territorial status for Puerto Rico. By taking on the Philippine Islands as an American colony after the Spanish-American War he had ended the U.S.'s isolation from international politics. Theodore Roosevelt believed that nations should pursue a strenuous life and do their part to maintain peace and order. It was also a belief that civilized nations had the duty of modernizing the barbarous ones. He also pushed for a bigger army and navy and by the end of his presidency he had built the U.S. Navy into a major force at sea.
...s a great president in his time. He spoke out for the American people and changed U.S. History forever. Not all of his actions were what would be considered moral today, and some were questionable even during his time. Yet, he acted as no other president had done so and wanted to have a government without corruption for the people. Andrew Jackson was born out of hardship and war, but he went on to achieve greatness.
Once again, Jefferson changed from Republican views to Federalist views because of his realist and public official side. Jefferson knew this would help the United States grow and it would keep Louisana out of the hands of other countries in Europe. Because of the war between France and Britain, the United States wanted to perserve their neutrality. The United States could trade with either of the countries without facing attacks. Jefferson asked Congress for an embargo.
The delegates chosen to represent their states on May 25, 1787 at the Constitutional Convention could never have imagined the lasting impact they would have on the nation for over 200 years. These men from diverse upbringings and unique educational backgrounds came together to forge a nation. From the chaos and change of the old world, they were able to bring forth a new nation founded on liberty. It is hard to overrate the amount of foresight and knowledge needed by the Framers of the Constitution in constructing a document that would guide a new nation through times of peace and upheaval.
Thomas Jefferson was the third American President. Due to the fact that he was such an early President, he influenced our political system greatly, both in the short and long term with his seemingly quiet approach to congressional matters. During his presidency, many things happened that changed the United States as we know it. He coordinated the Louisiana Purchase, assisted in implementing the twelfth amendment, formed the character of the modern American President, and cut the U.S.’s war debt by a third.
Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States and was one of the most controversial presidents ever. Jackson initially gained national fame through his role in the War of 1812, where he led a victory over the British at the Battle of New Orleans. Three year laters, Jackson invaded the Spanish-Florida territory which directed to the Adams-Onis Treaty. Although Andrew Jackson proved to be a great military strategist, his unneeded hostility, which was brought out in the Spoils System, the Indian Removal Act, and the ongoing feud with the National Bank, ultimately classify him as poor president.
On April 23, 1791, a great man was born; fifteenth president of the United States, James Buchanan.He was born near Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. His father, James Buchanan, and his mother Elizabeth Speer Buchanan, raised their son a Presbyterian. He grew up in a well to do home, being the eldest of eleven other siblings. His parents cared for them all in their mansion in Pennsylvania. They sent him to Dickinson College.
Mr. Madison’s war of 1812 happened because of England and France. Madison prohibited trade with both countries until they stopped seizing American ships. In May 1810, Congress authorized the President to allow trade if either country agreed to stop preying on American ships. Neither country did, prompting the War of 1812. Many people saw Madison’s war as pointless and futile, making he and Johnson very similar in people’s reactions. As another foreign affair, Madison put an embargo on British goods in 1813. In June of 1814, Madison instructed his troops to invade Canada, but they never did conquer it.
The issue both Presidents faced was whether or not to enter any of the world wars. Both president Woodrow Wilson and Roosevelt felt remaining neutral and not involving themselves in European affairs was the best solution. Wilson himself stated that “the United States must be neutral in fact as well as in name …” for entering the war was not something he or the American
As a president, Madison failed to maximize his power and authority while he held the office. Most importantly, he failed to use his power in order to control his commander. The former president failed to regulate his own office. When he ordered the US Army to protect Native lands from intrusion by settlers, to the chagrin of his military commander Andrew Jackson, they resisted carrying out the president's order. And by 1815, with a population of 400,000 European-American settlers in Ohio, Indian rights to their lands had effectively become invalid.