Events with tag - Colonial Politics

March 16, 1751

Birth of James Madison

James Madison, the fourth President of the United States and known as the 'Father of the Constitution,' was born at Belle Grove Plantation in Port Conway, Virginia. Born into a prominent Virginia family, he would later become one of the most influential Founding Fathers of the United States.

June 21, 1779

Spain Joins American Revolution

Spain officially entered the American Revolution by declaring war against Great Britain, transforming a colonial rebellion into a global conflict. This strategic alliance provided crucial military and financial support to the American cause.