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James Madison & The Creation Of The American Republic

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James Madison & The Creation Of The American Republic

A quarter of a millennium ago, the founding fathers of the United States of America created a new republic of democracy. This revolutionary form of government aimed at putting power into the hands of the common citizen and also to deter tyranny as much as possible. These noble men set forth on a task to create a form of government that was virtually unimaginable to the entire planet. Amongst these men was James Madison, whose intellect and sincerity catapulted his ideas about republics into common law. For his tireless effort, Mr. Madison has been named the Father of the Constitution. A noble gesture indeed, however this title is ominously lacking considering just how dramatically involved he was in the shaping of our Constitution and our great nation. James Madison is not only the Father of the Constitution; he is the Father of the ideals of Republicanism and Democracy. This view is shared by noted historian Jack Rakove, who said Madison had a “reputation as the most original, creative, and penetrating political thinker of his generation (RAK-XII).” Mr. Rakove’s novel, James Madison and the Creation of the American Republic, further paints Madison in an image of epic intellect and capability. The text exemplifies Madison in this way; rising to each and every occasion to further promote his republican ideas regarding the new government and nation. While his efforts took many losses and were a continuous source of debate, his steadfastness on the security of the Union and the liberties granted within garnered an acceptance of sorts amongst his colleagues. His merit and effort have enriched our lives and therefore he is more than the Father of the Constitution, James Madison is the Father of America.

Rakove begins with brief background data of Madison’s family, beginning with John Maddison. Mr. Maddison was a savvy businessman who profited incredibly from the heads-right system. John’s son, James Madison Sr., owned a lavish plantation near Charlottesville sprawling thousands of acres. Madison Jr. was thus reared in a rather lavish household with numerous resources to propel his growth. This rich lineage granted Madison Jr. many benefits that most colonists would never see. He started his education at a school in nearby King & Queen County for five years, was tutored at home for another two and completed his education at the College of New Jersey. His decision...

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Date:   04/18/2007

Category:   American

Length:   7 pages (1,518 words)

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