James+Madison

= Contributions﻿﻿ =


 * James Madison played a crucial role in the process of forming our new constitution. James Madison and Alexander Hamilton were considered the leading "thinkers" of the constitutional convention. His most famous contribution to the ratification of the constitution was writing the Federalist, which was a series of 85 essays that supported the ratification. He was considered the father of the constitution.


 * He also arrived in Philladelphia 11 days before the convention. James Madison was a democratic republican. He believed in a strong national government. He thought that that was the only way to rescue the states from their own democratic exesses was to have a strong nation. He favored "republicanism" over a constitution that was related to the British system. His whole goal overall was to make a strong, republican government. Madison did a great job of being a leader. He also believed that a large republic with diverse intersests would be best for the common good. He hoped for the nation's most "learned" men would govern the new national republic.


 * Madison was also known for keeping the best notes of the constitution. That's how we know so much details about the convention. He never missed one day of the convention.

Him as a man

 * James Madison, only 36 years old during the convention, was dedicated to the success of the constitution. He played a crucial role in the developement. He was dedicated, not missing one day of the convention and by arriving 11 days early. Madison always had a plan for everything. They say Madison stood up to speak over one-hundred times, yet he had a very quiet voice. Some people could barely hear him. They also say that he was most prepared for the session. He had a new plan everyday. James Madison was truly a great Founding Father which later led to his presidency (1809-1817).

Sources [] [] [] American History Book