1. End of the Jeffersonian Era

2. Jefferson Makes way for Madison
After Jefferson’s second term was up, he decided not to run again
He had a long, successful presidency and was ready for retirement
His Secretary of State, James Madison became the next president of the United States

3. James Madison
Madison was a founding father and the co-founder with Jefferson of the Democratic-Republican Party
Madison is also considered the Father of the Constitution
He wrote the first draft of the constitution and the full Bill of Rights
He was also tiny. He was only 5’4” and 100 lbs.

4. James Madison Becomes President
Madison was elected president after Jefferson, winning against the federalist candidate
Jefferson had left many problems for Madison to fix.

5. The War of 1812
Britain and France were at war and American ships were being attacked
Jefferson had but an embargo on trade with Britain
Britain would capture American sailors and force them to fight with them
Madison finally declared war on Britain

6. Dolley Payne Todd
Dolley married Madison and is one of the most loved first ladies
She was a beautiful socialite and was loved by many
During the war of 1812 as the capital was being attacked by the British, Dolley refused to leave until a portrait of Washington was saved
The capital was destroyed in fire but Dolley returned a few days later

7. Dolley Madison

8. The Portrait saved by Dolley