What diplomatic problems did the french revolution and the war that followed pose for the united states? How did Washington and Congress deal with this problem?

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France%E2%80%93United_States_relations#The_French_Revolution_and_Napoleon

http://history.state.gov/milestones/1784-1800/FrenchRev

http://www.publicbookshelf.com/public_html/Our_Country_vol_2/effectsof_bfi.html