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ISBN 10: 1575056070 
ISBN 13: 9781575056074
Author: Barbara Mitchell, Alex Tavoularis

Father of the Constitution A Story About James Madison 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Growing Up in Virginia

• Early Life at Montpelier Plantation
• A Love for Books and Learning
• Health Challenges and a Thirst for Knowledge
• College Years at Princeton

Chapter 2: A Young Man of Ideas

• Returning to Virginia and Early Public Service
• The Fight for Religious Freedom
• Working with Thomas Jefferson
• Recognizing the New Nation's Problems

Chapter 3: The Call for a Stronger Union

• Life Under the Articles of Confederation
• The Weakness of the First Government
• Madison's Vision for a New America
• Preparing for the Constitutional Convention

Chapter 4: The Philadelphia Summer

• Gathering of Minds: Delegates Arrive
• Madison's "Virginia Plan"
• His Role as a Quiet Leader and Note-Taker
• Debates, Compromises, and Big Ideas

Chapter 5: Crafting the Constitution

• Balancing Power: Three Branches of Government
• Checks and Balances: Keeping Power in Check
• The Great Compromise: Large States and Small States
• Signing the Document: A New Beginning

Chapter 6: Fighting for Ratification

• The Constitution Heads to the States
• The Federalist Papers: Explaining the New Government
• Working with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay
• A Long and Difficult Battle for Approval

Chapter 7: The Bill of Rights

• Promises Made, Promises Kept
• Madison's Role in Drafting Essential Freedoms
• Protecting Individual Liberties
• The First Ten Amendments

Chapter 8: A President and a Patriot

• Serving in the New Government
• Life with Dolley Madison, the "First Lady"
• The War of 1812: A Nation Tested
• Leading the Young Republic

Chapter 9: Legacy of a Founding Father

• Retirement at Montpelier
• Reflections on His Life's Work
• The Enduring Impact of His Ideas
• Why James Madison is the "Father of the Constitution"

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