James Madison, America's Fourth President Quiz

Answer: U.S. Constitution

As a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1787, Madison maintained a detailed record of the proceedings and encouraged public opinion in favor of ratifying the Constitution. Since the convention was not covered by the press, Madison's detailed note-taking makes up the definitive record of the convention.

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

As secretary of state, Madison strongly encouraged resistance to the demands by the Barbary pirates that the U.S. pay them tribute. He also strongly denounced the British practice of impressment.

Answer: Virginia

During his time in the House, Madison showed himself to become one of president George Washington's leaders. However, as Washington came to support Alexander Hamilton, Madison become an advocate for Thomas Jefferson instead.

Answer: Dolley Payne Todd

Dolley was born on May 29, 1768 in North Carolina. In 1790, Dolley married John Todd who passed away in 1793 during the yellow fever epidemic, leaving her a widow with one son, John Payne Todd. She passed away on July 12, 1849 and was buried in Washington, D.C.

Answer: Charles Pinckney

After his defeat by Madison, Pinckney served as the first president of the Charleston Bible Society. He passed away in 1825. Robert Smith served as secretary of state under Madison while Paul Hamilton was Madison's secretary of the navy.

Answer: War of 1812

Another reason for Madison's declaration of war was due to Indian unrest, which was being exploited by the British. Congress officially declared war on Great Britain on June 18, 1812. The House approved the declaration by a vote of 79 to 49, while the Senate approved the declaration by a vote of 19 to 13.

Answer: James Monroe

While serving as secretary of war, Monroe temporarily discharged duties of both state and war departments. William H. Crawford succeeded Monroe as secretary of war. Of course, Monroe would go on to become the fifth president of the United States.

Answer: DeWitt Clinton

DeWitt Clinton was the nephew of George Clinton. During the election of 1812, Madison earned 128 electoral votes, while DeWitt Clinton garnered 89 electoral votes. Clinton won the majority of electoral votes in the following seven states: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island.

Answer: University of Virginia

In addition to his time at the University of Virginia, during his retirement Madison also represented Orange County at the Virginia Constitutional Convention in Richmond. In addition in 1819, he helped organize the American Colonization Society as a colony for former American slaves.

Answer: Montpelier

There are reports that Madison was offered stimulants to keep him alive until July 4 so he could join three former presidents who died on that date, but Madison refused. Dr. Robley Dunglison was the doctor who attended to Madison during the final month of his life.