Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: James Madison - Background and Presidency

James Madison

Author Michael Signer talked about how James Madison overcame several obstacles to become a Founding Father and America’s fourth president.

Description

Author Michael Signer talked about how James Madison overcame several obstacles to become a Founding Father and America’s fourth president.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • Describe James Madison's childhood.
  • Explain some of the challenges Madison experienced as he pursued a career.
  • Describe some of the key public policy issues with which Madison became involved in his career.
  • Describe Madison's presidential experience and the perception of him among Americans.

Additional Resource

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Anglican
    • Anti Federalist
    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Baptists
    • Bicameral
    • Constitutional Convention
    • Declaration Of Independence
    • Delegate
    • Elite
    • Epilepsy
    • Federal Judiciary
    • Gentry
    • Introvert
    • Patrick Henry
    • Presbyterian
    • Ratify
    • Separation Of Powers
    • Vocation

    Topics

    Executive BranchU.S. History

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh School