Election of Madison

     James Madison left the presidents office after 2 terms. The war between England and France was causing America a lot of problems. England punished America for trading with France, and France punished America for trading with England. England also encouraged the Indians in the west to attack the American settlers. James Madison felt that war was necessary. After two weeks of debating in Congress, America declared war on England. Several federalists who did not support the war secretly provided British troops with food, supplies, and money. New England did not let its troops fight outside of the state.