Sixth Grade
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James Monroe
James Monroe was the fifth president. He was born in Virginia. Four of the first five presidents were born in Virginia. He was a leader in the American Revolution. He fought in the army. He was the last president who fought in this war. Monroe was elected in 1816. He was president for eight years. The country changed when Monroe was president. More states wanted to join. Missouri wanted to become a state. This state allowed slavery. Many people did not want to allow Missouri to become a state because they were against slavery. But then Maine wanted to become a state, too. It was a free state. Finally a settlement was reached. Both states were .....
