Madison's Treasures
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- Subject:
- Humanities, Social Sciences
- Institution Name:
- Library of Congress
- Collection:
- Library of Congress
- Grade Level:
- Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary
- Abstract:
Presents the most significant documents from our fourth President, James Madison. Most relate to two events in which Madison played a key role: the drafting and ratification of the Constitution (1787-8) and the introduction in the First Federal Congress of the amendments (1789) that became the Bill of Rights. Other documents relate to the freedom of religion and the burning of Washington, D.C., by the British in 1814 -- perhaps the major embarrassment of Madison's career.
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Lesson Plans, Readings, Other
- Media Format:
- Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Downloadable docs
- Conditions of Use:
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