Match each president with the major foreign policy event that occurred during their term.

Question

The diplomatic episode referred to as the XYZ Affair that led to the Quasi-War with France
The passage of the Embargo Act to protect US shipping vessels during the Napoleonic Wars
The signing of the Treaty of Ghent to conclude the War of 1812 and restore the political boundaries of North America
The issuing of the Neutrality Proclamation in response to conflict between France and Britain

Answer 1

Here is the matching of each president with the corresponding major foreign policy event:

1. The diplomatic episode referred to as the XYZ Affair that led to the Quasi-War with France - John Adams
2. The passage of the Embargo Act to protect US shipping vessels during the Napoleonic Wars - Thomas Jefferson
3. The signing of the Treaty of Ghent to conclude the War of 1812 and restore the political boundaries of North America - James Madison
4. The issuing of the Neutrality Proclamation in response to conflict between France and Britain - George Washington