O'Reilly's History Quiz
This Week in History: The Life and Times of James Madison
1. James Madison was born on March 16, 1751, in Virginia. As one of our Founding Fathers he is often called what?
2. Madison played a key role in writing the Federalist Papers. What was the goal of the Federalist Papers?
3. Madison served as secretary of state in whose cabinet?
4. Madison's wife, Dolly, is credited for saving what during the War of 1812?
5. Madison is one of only how many presidents to have a capital named after him?
6. Madison did a singularly important thing during the Constitutional Convention, what was it?
7. When the British burned the capitol in 1814 and drove Madison from the White House, they also destroyed the congressional library. Who offered to refurbish it with his personal collection?
8. Elected to the newly formed House of Representatives, Madison took the lead in getting what bill passed?
9. Which future president made a name for himself in the War of 1812?
10. What famous term was used for the first time in the War of 1812 to describe members of congress who wanted to go to war?



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