How Did James Madison Contribute To Government

James Madison James Madison the 4th president of the United States born March 16, 1751. Despite serving as President, James was the leading role in authoring the U.S. Constitution, and was the leading interpreter and defender for 50 years. James had a top degree; he combined a keen intelligence, a scholarship, and a realistic understanding of politics, commitment to republican government in a way allowed him again and again to move an idea or a conception to a plan, a policy or a law. James was not gifted with George Washington's influential presence or good judgment; he was expressive and creative than George. Jefferson had a better vision for life under republican government, greater aptitude for leadership, and a special gift for the brilliant expression, but Madison had a more subtle and keen political sense. On the battlefield, Madison hoped that American enthusiasm and the vulnerability of Canada would lead to a quick and easy victory. The surrender of one American army at Detroit Michigan, the defeat of another American army on the Niagara River frontier, and the disgraceful retreat of yet another American army before Montreal shot down these hopes. Predictions improved, with victories at sea, including the conquest of the Guerrière by the USS Constitution, the 1813 defeat of the British …show more content…
They fought great and improved American armies to a great standstill on the Niagara front and appeared in Chesapeake Bay with intent on capturing Washington. Madison unwisely entrusted defense of the city to a rebellious secretary of war, and bad-tempered, John Armstrong, and to a general, William H. Winder. A small but well-disciplined British force defeated the disorganized Americans at Bladensburg as Madison watched from a nearby hillside. His humiliation was huge when he saw flames of the burning Capitol and burning White House while retreating across the Potomac

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