University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe
This site gives a biography of President James Monroe. From the left-hand toolbar, select information about his life before presidency, campaigns and elections, and also domestic affairs. Links to the first lady, cabinet members , and...
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: James Monroe (1758 1831)
This resource provides texts to James Monroe's inaugural addresses and State of the Union addresses. The Monroe Doctrine text is from his 7th annual address to Congress. Links are provided for each of the other presidents, as well.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: James Monroe
This easy-to-navigate site has James Monroe's biography, events in his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
Read Works
Read Works: u.s. Presidents James Monroe
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: James Monroe and the Era of Good Feelings
A complete look at the administration of James Monroe and the policies of the Era of Good Feelings. You can read about the domestic policies, foreign affairs, and important decisions of the Supreme Court made during the Monroe...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: James Monroe's Obituary
A reproduction of President James Monroe's obituary as it appeared in the Niles' Weekly Register, a Baltimore newspaper dated July 23, 1831.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: James Monroe
This official site from the White House offers a biography of James Monroe,the 5th President of the United States. Emphasis is given to his role in foreign policy.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: James Monroe
A fascinating look at the life of President James Monroe, and his impact on history. Provides brief articles, portraits, as well as photos of documents from the archives of The Library of Congress.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Campaigns and Elections
An interesting look at the elections of 1816 and 1820 in which James Monroe ran essentially unopposed by the Federalists.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 5. James Monroe
A brief biography highlighting the professional career of President James Monroe. Find details regarding the era of his term, his domestic policies, foreign affairs, and his presidential politics.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Domestic Affairs
A good summary of the domestic policies of the Monroe Administration. Find out about Monroe's Cabinet, the Panic of 1819, the development of a road system, and the adoption of the Missouri Compromise.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Foreign Affairs
Read a great summary of U.S. foreign policy in the Monroe presidency. Find out about the treaties agreed to and the unilateral issuing of the Monroe Doctrine.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Hall of Presidents: James Monroe
The portrait presented here resides in the Smithsonian Museum's Hall of Presidents. The site also provides a few brief comments about Monroe's character.
Other
Potus: James Monroe
Comprehensive facts about James Monroe and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President James Monroe for Kids
James Monroe was the 5th president of the United States and his biography can be found on this site.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Life Before the Presidency
Scroll through this article on the events of James Monroe's life before he became President, to find information about his actions as Secretary of State and Secretary of War in James Madison's Cabinet.
US National Archives
Our Documents: The Monroe Doctrine (1823)
The Monroe Doctrine has been used in the past 180 years to let the United States' stance on European involvement in the Western Hemisphere be known. On this interesting site you can view an interactive copy of the original pages of the...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: James Monroe
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of James Monroe and summaries of important events during his presidency.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Elizabeth Monroe
Biographical essay on Elizabeth Monroe, wife of President James Monroe. Delves into her early years, her family and marriage, the White House years, and her later life. Includes links to bibliography, timeline, and lesson plans.
Patsy Stevens
Garden of Praise: Biographies for Kids: James Monroe
A brief, yet complete biography of James Monroe. Definitions and pronunciation guides are provided for words that may be unfamiliar to beginning readers. Includes links to biographies of other presidents.
Other
Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: James Monroe [Pdf]
One-page illustrated profile of James Monroe itemizes select biographical facts and key events of his presidency.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Resources: Monroe Doctrine, 1823
A transcript of the Monroe Doctrine written by President James Monroe in 1823. This document established a foreign policy that any European nations attempting to colonize in North or South America would be seen as aggression and the...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: James Monroe
Brief biographical sketch of America's fifth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: Monroe Doctrine 1823
The University of Groningen provides the speech given by President Monroe to the Congress in 1823 in which he advocated the doctrine of noninterference in Europe and nonintervention by Europe in American affairs.