How was united states neutrality challenged during washington's presidency?

United states neutrality was challenged during Washington's presidency when Britain and France seized cargoes from united states ships. Neutrality acts were laws by the united states government enacted to prevent the united states from being involved in a foreign war by stating U. S. terms of neutrality. The acts stated that United states should steer clear of future wars and remain neutral by avoiding any financial deals with nations involved in the war.