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== The Conservative President:  James Monroe ==

== The Conservative President:  James Monroe ==

The most conservative president of the 19th century (1801-1900) was [[James Madison]], who was elected in 1816 (after President James Madison served his two terms and then retired).  Monroe was so much against national (federal) power that he had even opposed the ratification of the Constitution as an "Anti-Federalist."  But that was decades earlier, and by 1817 he was ready to be President.  In many respects he became one of the best presidents in history.

The most conservative president of the 19th century (1801-1900) was [[James Monroe]], who was elected in 1816 (after President James Madison served his two terms and then retired).  Monroe was so much against national (federal) power that he had even opposed the ratification of the Constitution as an "Anti-Federalist."  But that was decades earlier, and by 1817 he was ready to be President.  In many respects he became one of the best presidents in history.

His accomplishments were numerous and continue to shape our nation to this day, although he does not always receive the credit he deserves.  Often tests ask about key achievements that happened under Monroe's leadership, but without mentioning his name.

His accomplishments were numerous and continue to shape our nation to this day, although he does not always receive the credit he deserves.  Often tests ask about key achievements that happened under Monroe's leadership, but without mentioning his name.