Starting in 1775 James fought in the Revolutionary War with the Continental Army until 1783. From 1769 until 1821 Napoleon wanted to sell Louisiana for $15,000,000, and James help negotiate it with him. Monroe took part in a raid in June 1776 After Virginia’s last royal governor fled Williamsburg on the arsenal of the Governor’s Palace. He helped conquer 230 guns and 300 swords that were to be given to the militia. After the battle he was promoted to an officer of the 3rd Virginia Regiment. He fought against the British in December 1776 at the Battle of Trenton were he was injured. Because of his injury he served as a staff officer of the 3rd Virginia Regiment and in 1779 he resigned. …show more content…
James Monroe got selected to be a Democratic Republican President, the last of the “Virginia Dynasty” 4 of the nation's 1st 5th presidents that were hailed from Virginia. Because of the collapse of the Federalist Party, he was able to be President for a 2nd term. When Monroe was president Eliza often took over Elizabeth’s job as 1st Lady because Elizabeth was often ill. The Monroe Doctrine is what he is commonly remembered for as president. It announced what European powers were off limits to Americans. The Monroe Doctrine eventually became very important to american foreign