Throughout the history of The United States there have been presidents that have made a profound impact on the stability of their government. Following the formation of the United States after the victory of the US in the Revolutionary War and the adoption of the US Constitution; George Washington, John Adams, and James Madison all helped to improve the stability of the new found country through their foreign policies. First of all, Washington, believing that …showed first 75 words of 1041 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1041 total…the conflict with France in the "XYZ Affair", and James Madison raised the American moral with their victory in the War of 1812. These foreign policies allowed America to establish itself as a force to be reckoned with to the rest of the world, especially the European powers of France and Great Britain. The respect that was gained and the stability that was reassured, during the presidencies of Washington, Adams, and Madison, is still present today.