James Madison: War Of 1812 And The Industrial Revolution

Words: 267
Pages: 2

James Madison James Madison was the president when the war of 1812 and the Industrial Revolution happened. Many key events occured during his presidency as the fourth president Madison served eight years ( 2 terms) through the years of 1809 - 1817. He also led the U.S. into the controversial war of 1812 against Great Britain. Also during Madison's presidency, Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner (1814). Also in 1814 the battle of New Orleans occured. Madison's Nickname was "Father of the Constitution". The war of 1812 all started when the Barbary pirates attacked the American merchant ships. This war lasted two and a-half years. It also started when the British attempted to restrict U.S. trade. During this war the capture and