James Monroe The Fifth President of the United States Last founding father

Life Before Presidency : Joined Continental army : Became a senator : Sent to France as a minister but was later recalled by Washington : Was elected as the Virginia Governor : Secretary of State for Madison, replacing Robert Smith Elected as President

Life in the Continental Army Rank : Major Rank : Major Fought in the Battle of Trenton with George Washington Fought in the Battle of Trenton with George Washington Was an assistant to Lord Stirling during the winter at Valley Forge Was an assistant to Lord Stirling during the winter at Valley Forge

Cabinet Secretary of StateJohn Quincy Adams Secretary of the TreasuryWilliam H. Crawford Secretary of WarJohn C. Caulhoun Attorney GeneralRichard Rush (1817) William Wirt ( ) Vice PresidentDaniel D. Tompkins

The Era of Good Feelings Defeated Rufus King, a federalist, in his first election Got reelected in 1820, defeating all federalists He also resolved foreign power by making treaties such as.. The Rush-Bagot Agreement – The Rush-Bagot Agreement – limited naval power on the Great Lakes for both the United States and British Canada Adam-Onis treaty- Adam-Onis treaty- made Spain give Florida to us. In return, we gave up its claims to present-day Texas and we had to take responsibility for up to $5 million of U.S. citizens’ claims against Spain. The Convention of The Convention of gave United States fishing rights off parts of the Newfoundland and Labrador coasts and established the border between the United States and Canada. Also, both countries agreed to a joint occupation.

The Monroe Doctrine James Monroe became concerned that rival European powers might try to take control of Latin American Countries. Britain was also interested in restraining other European nations’ influence in the Americas. This caused Monroe and Adams to deliver a statement warning European powers not to interfere with the Americas, this is know as the Monroe Doctrine. Overall, this doctrine helped shape U.S. and Latin American connections for years to come.

Fun Facts First president to ride on a steamboat Died on July 4 th exactly 5 years after the death of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams He was a descendant of King Edward III Dad died when he was only 16 years old

Quiz Who was James Monroe’s Vice President? Daniel Tompkins Why was the Monroe Doctrine written? To make sure European rivals didn’t influence the Americas and interfere. What rank was Monroe in the army? Major