James Monroe #2: Political Beginnings (1780-1794); Topics covered include: Mentored in law by Thomas Jefferson, elected Virginia Assembly, focus on Northwest Territory and access via the Mississippi River, marries Elizabeth Kortright, sets up law office in Fredericksburg, VA, Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, Virginia Ratifying Convention (votes "no"), runs for Congress (loses), and appointed U.S. Senator
Key people: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, Elizabeth (Kortright) Monroe, Joseph Jones, Patrick Henry, George Mason, and William Grayson
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