Gonzalez, David M. "James Madison and the Struggle for the Bill of Rights."
The author of this book in the beginning characterizes Madison as the antagonist of the Bill of Rights. However, if you keep reading on you can see Madison's hesitant position to create a Bill of Rights change. He eventually agreed that a Bill of Rights was a negotiable necessity to ratify the Constitution
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
29 Annotation
"James Madison: A Short Biography". James Madison Research Library and Information Center. 12-16-08 http://www.madisonbrigade.com/library_jm.htm.
This short biography of Madison gave me the event, which caused Madison to start despising Hamilton. Madison strictly opposed Hamilton's idea of forming a bank of the United States. When current President, George Washington looked over the plan he sided with Hamilton. This forced Madison to leave the Federalists and allied himself with Thomas Jefferson. In my Paper I will use this source to indicate how Madison left his allied and long life friend Washington to join sides with Jefferson.
This short biography of Madison gave me the event, which caused Madison to start despising Hamilton. Madison strictly opposed Hamilton's idea of forming a bank of the United States. When current President, George Washington looked over the plan he sided with Hamilton. This forced Madison to leave the Federalists and allied himself with Thomas Jefferson. In my Paper I will use this source to indicate how Madison left his allied and long life friend Washington to join sides with Jefferson.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
23. 24 and 25 annotation
Mount, Steve. "Step father of the Constitution." The U.S Constitution Online. 1995. http:/http://www.usconstitution.net/consttop_ccon.html#pinckney.
This short article says that Charles Pinckney of South Carolina could be eligible to be the step-father of the Constitution. It says even though he appeared brash, arrogant, vain, and had all the characteristics that a person such as Madison would dislike, he submitted a overall decent plan to the convention. This plan has a brief description in Madison’s notes. His plan consisted of the following; “the lower house, the House of Delegates, was elected by the people, with proportional representation, the upper house, the Senate, elected by the House of Delegates, four from each of four districts, with four year terms, an executive called the President, elected by the legislature.” This plan was almost exactly identical to Madisons.
Kelly, Martin. "Madison's Words." 12 Dec. 2008 http://americanhistory.about.com/cs/jamesmadison/a/quotemadison.htm.
A quote which proves Madison’s strong belief of religious freedom is, "Conscience is the most sacred of all property...." I will used this is my paper to prove he was strict toward religious freedom.
"James Madison Biography (1751 - 1836)." Bio. True Story. 13 Dec. 2008 http://www.biography.com/search/article.do?id=9394965&page
This website enforces the facts that during the time of the convention Madison believed strongly in the value of a strong government in which power was well controlled because it was well balanced among the branches. The two quotes I feel that stuck out the most were ones made by Delegate William Pierce of Georgia. He said, “In the management of every great question, Madison “always comes forward the best informed Man of any point in debate.” Pierce called him “a Gentleman of great modesty with a remarkable sweet temper.” I will definitely use these quotes is my essay to show that Madison was looked at as an remarkable man.
This short article says that Charles Pinckney of South Carolina could be eligible to be the step-father of the Constitution. It says even though he appeared brash, arrogant, vain, and had all the characteristics that a person such as Madison would dislike, he submitted a overall decent plan to the convention. This plan has a brief description in Madison’s notes. His plan consisted of the following; “the lower house, the House of Delegates, was elected by the people, with proportional representation, the upper house, the Senate, elected by the House of Delegates, four from each of four districts, with four year terms, an executive called the President, elected by the legislature.” This plan was almost exactly identical to Madisons.
Kelly, Martin. "Madison's Words." 12 Dec. 2008 http://americanhistory.about.com/cs/jamesmadison/a/quotemadison.htm.
A quote which proves Madison’s strong belief of religious freedom is, "Conscience is the most sacred of all property...." I will used this is my paper to prove he was strict toward religious freedom.
"James Madison Biography (1751 - 1836)." Bio. True Story. 13 Dec. 2008 http://www.biography.com/search/article.do?id=9394965&page
This website enforces the facts that during the time of the convention Madison believed strongly in the value of a strong government in which power was well controlled because it was well balanced among the branches. The two quotes I feel that stuck out the most were ones made by Delegate William Pierce of Georgia. He said, “In the management of every great question, Madison “always comes forward the best informed Man of any point in debate.” Pierce called him “a Gentleman of great modesty with a remarkable sweet temper.” I will definitely use these quotes is my essay to show that Madison was looked at as an remarkable man.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Annotation 20, 21 and 22
Fargher, John Mark, Bunee Mari Jo, and Czitrom Daniel. Out of Many: A history of the American people. New York: Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data, 2007.
This textbook tells that Madison and fellow democrat Jefferson looked for international Independence. They wanted less connection with Britain and more with its rival France. At the time of Jefferson’s Presidency their main focus was on the hopes of American western expansion.
Garcia, Jesus, and Doyle Donna M. Creating America. McDoegal Littell, 2005.
I learned that the difference on foreign and domestic policy eventually led to Jefferson and Madison founding the Democratic Republican Party. Their beliefs were to have a limited national government, to have an economy based on farming and strictly opposed the national bank. Supporters were usually farmers and trades people.
Tindell, George Brown. America A Narrative History. New York: W.W Norton & Company, Inc,\
The Articles failure had persuaded most of the Delegates to agree that the new central government needed to have some strong power. They needed to be able to levy taxes, regulate commerce, raise an army and navy, and make laws binding upon individual citizen.
This textbook tells that Madison and fellow democrat Jefferson looked for international Independence. They wanted less connection with Britain and more with its rival France. At the time of Jefferson’s Presidency their main focus was on the hopes of American western expansion.
Garcia, Jesus, and Doyle Donna M. Creating America. McDoegal Littell, 2005.
I learned that the difference on foreign and domestic policy eventually led to Jefferson and Madison founding the Democratic Republican Party. Their beliefs were to have a limited national government, to have an economy based on farming and strictly opposed the national bank. Supporters were usually farmers and trades people.
Tindell, George Brown. America A Narrative History. New York: W.W Norton & Company, Inc,\
The Articles failure had persuaded most of the Delegates to agree that the new central government needed to have some strong power. They needed to be able to levy taxes, regulate commerce, raise an army and navy, and make laws binding upon individual citizen.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
19 Annotation
Stagg, J.C.A. "An Introduction to the Life and Papers of James Madison." Essay.
This brief essay on Madison life gave me a bigger outlook on Madison Princples. One issue that engaged him, was religious freedom for Virginia, a concern that led to his first contribution to constitutional law when he persuaded the Virginia Convention of 1776 to include liberty of conscience.
This brief essay on Madison life gave me a bigger outlook on Madison Princples. One issue that engaged him, was religious freedom for Virginia, a concern that led to his first contribution to constitutional law when he persuaded the Virginia Convention of 1776 to include liberty of conscience.
18 Annotation
"James Madison". The White House. 12-11-08 http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/jm4.html
Apparently, Madison was alive when he was given the title of "Father of the Constitution', because according to this article he couldn't accept the name. The author supplies a quote that expressed his feeings toward the success of the creation of the Constition. He said that the document was not "the off-spring of a single brain," but "the work of many heads and many hands."
Apparently, Madison was alive when he was given the title of "Father of the Constitution', because according to this article he couldn't accept the name. The author supplies a quote that expressed his feeings toward the success of the creation of the Constition. He said that the document was not "the off-spring of a single brain," but "the work of many heads and many hands."
17 Annotation
"James Madison - 4th President of the United States." 1911 edition Encyclopedia.
When James Madison spoke at the convention in Virginia to ratify the Constitution he was speaking against some of the most brilliant compelling minds at that time; Patrick Henry, George Mason, James Monroe, Benjamin Harrison, William Grayson and John Tyler. However, when he was victorious at the convention he had to thank his supporters; Edmund Pendleton, John Marshall, George Nicholas, Harry Innes and Henry Lee.
When James Madison spoke at the convention in Virginia to ratify the Constitution he was speaking against some of the most brilliant compelling minds at that time; Patrick Henry, George Mason, James Monroe, Benjamin Harrison, William Grayson and John Tyler. However, when he was victorious at the convention he had to thank his supporters; Edmund Pendleton, John Marshall, George Nicholas, Harry Innes and Henry Lee.
16 Annotation
"Biography of James Madison." American Mercury 28 Sept. 1809.
This newspaper article is a biography of Madison from the early 19th century perspective. It examines Madison when he first entered the political spotlight and how he did not put his abilities on display. If it weren't for "Mr. Jefferson who is believed to have been the first to distinguish, and most active to bring into his country's service the superior mind of Mr. Madison" If Jefferson never pushed Madison, he service could have been lost for this nation.
This newspaper article is a biography of Madison from the early 19th century perspective. It examines Madison when he first entered the political spotlight and how he did not put his abilities on display. If it weren't for "Mr. Jefferson who is believed to have been the first to distinguish, and most active to bring into his country's service the superior mind of Mr. Madison" If Jefferson never pushed Madison, he service could have been lost for this nation.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
15 Annotation
Wheeler Bennett, Newspaper article explaing Bill of Rights, 1789
A newspaper article containing the new 10 amendments, referred to as the Bill of Rights. The newspaper has an insert at the bottom saying that there is a hundred and fifty copies made and that one copy be sent to each town clerk.
A newspaper article containing the new 10 amendments, referred to as the Bill of Rights. The newspaper has an insert at the bottom saying that there is a hundred and fifty copies made and that one copy be sent to each town clerk.
14 Annotation
Madison James, Speech to House of Representatives Proposing Bill of Rights, June 8, 1789
Originally, Madison was reluctant to have a Bill of Rights, but he was more for it than opening another Constitutional Convention to tweak the Constitution. He felt strongly that people would ruin the document that they just created. Part of his speech which focuses on these points is the quote, "I should be unwilling to see a door opened for a re-consideration of the whole structure of the government, for a re-consideration of the principles and the substance of the powers given; because I doubt, if such a door was opened, if we should be very likely to stop at that point which would be safe to the government itself." The will back my argument that he was against adjusting the Constitution.
Originally, Madison was reluctant to have a Bill of Rights, but he was more for it than opening another Constitutional Convention to tweak the Constitution. He felt strongly that people would ruin the document that they just created. Part of his speech which focuses on these points is the quote, "I should be unwilling to see a door opened for a re-consideration of the whole structure of the government, for a re-consideration of the principles and the substance of the powers given; because I doubt, if such a door was opened, if we should be very likely to stop at that point which would be safe to the government itself." The will back my argument that he was against adjusting the Constitution.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
13th Annotation
Madison James, Speech in the Virginia Ratifying Convention, June 20, 1788
During the convention in Virginia to ratify the Constitution, Madison gives a speech defending the Constitution. The following quote is his argument against the mindset of people who did not trust the Constitution. "Is there no virtue among us? If there be not, we are in a wretched situation. No theoretical checks -- no form of government can render us secure. To suppose liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea. If there be sufficient virtue and intelligence in the community, it will be exercised in the selection of these men. So that we do not depend on their virtue, or put confidence in our rulers, but in the people who are to choose them." He ends the quote by stating it's not the person running we are trusting, but the voters are the ones we depend on. The voters make the decision.
During the convention in Virginia to ratify the Constitution, Madison gives a speech defending the Constitution. The following quote is his argument against the mindset of people who did not trust the Constitution. "Is there no virtue among us? If there be not, we are in a wretched situation. No theoretical checks -- no form of government can render us secure. To suppose liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea. If there be sufficient virtue and intelligence in the community, it will be exercised in the selection of these men. So that we do not depend on their virtue, or put confidence in our rulers, but in the people who are to choose them." He ends the quote by stating it's not the person running we are trusting, but the voters are the ones we depend on. The voters make the decision.
12 Annotation
"Rediscover the Past". James Madison Montpelier. 12-9-08 http://www.montpelier.org/explore/james_madison/timeline.php.
This timeline informs me that in order for Madison to gain followers for the ratification in Virginia, he had to promise that a Bill of Rights amending the Constitution would follow. He even promoted that there would be a bill promoting freedom of religion.
This timeline informs me that in order for Madison to gain followers for the ratification in Virginia, he had to promise that a Bill of Rights amending the Constitution would follow. He even promoted that there would be a bill promoting freedom of religion.
Monday, December 8, 2008
11th Annotation
Madison, James. No. 10. 86 vols. New York: 1788.
In Federalist essay No. 10 Madison explains how it's beneficial for the country to have a federal government that worries about the big issues and a state government which can handle the local issues. He states,"It must be confessed that in this, as in most other cases, there is a mean, on both sides of which inconveniences will be found to lie. By enlarging too much the number of electors, you render the representatives too little acquainted with all their local circumstances and lesser interests; as by reducing it too much, you render him unduly attached to these, and too little fit to comprehend and pursue great and national objects. The federal Constitution forms a happy combination in this respect; the great and aggregate interests being referred to the national, the local and particular to the State legislatures"
In Federalist essay No. 10 Madison explains how it's beneficial for the country to have a federal government that worries about the big issues and a state government which can handle the local issues. He states,"It must be confessed that in this, as in most other cases, there is a mean, on both sides of which inconveniences will be found to lie. By enlarging too much the number of electors, you render the representatives too little acquainted with all their local circumstances and lesser interests; as by reducing it too much, you render him unduly attached to these, and too little fit to comprehend and pursue great and national objects. The federal Constitution forms a happy combination in this respect; the great and aggregate interests being referred to the national, the local and particular to the State legislatures"
Thursday, December 4, 2008
10th Annotaton
Kennedy, David M.. "The Federalists Papers". The American Pageant. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company,
James Madison partook in the Federalist essays to help ratify the Constitution throughout the states, including Virginia. In total he wrote twenty-nine essays out of eighty-five. He is famous for his number ten article.
James Madison partook in the Federalist essays to help ratify the Constitution throughout the states, including Virginia. In total he wrote twenty-nine essays out of eighty-five. He is famous for his number ten article.
9th Annotation
Carroll, Andrew. Letters of a Nation. New York: Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data, 1997.
This book supplies a letter written by Thomas Jefferson to James Madison. It regards his opinions toward The Virgina Plan. I plan on using the following quote in my NHD paper, "I like much the general idea of framing a government, which should go on itself, peaceably without needing continual reassurance to the state legislatures."
This book supplies a letter written by Thomas Jefferson to James Madison. It regards his opinions toward The Virgina Plan. I plan on using the following quote in my NHD paper, "I like much the general idea of framing a government, which should go on itself, peaceably without needing continual reassurance to the state legislatures."
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