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                                                                        James Madison
                                                        Fourth President of the United States
                                                           Born in  1751 - Died in 1836

1.  Why was James Madison educated by a private tutor when he was a young child?

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2.  How long was he in boarding school, and what did he study there?

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3.  What were his options when he finished college, and what did he finally decide to do?

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4.  Why did they call him the "Father of the Constitution"?

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5.  How old was he when he was elected President?

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6.  Who was his "First Lady"?

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7.  What was the name of his home estate?

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8.  Where did his wife live after  his death?

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