Click the link for articles about Shays rebellion, that occurred just before Washington became President. The most important diplomatic aims of the Washington administration was to secure recognition of American borders from the great European powers.

President Washington and the New Nation Era

President Adams and the New Nation Era
Important events in Important events in United States History during the presidency of John Adams includes the XYZ Affair, the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, Second Great Awakening and the Virginia and the Kentucky Resolutions.

A fast overview, or crash course in American History, during the New Nation Era can be obtained from the interesting and important articles on United States History for Kids that can be found in the section. There are summaries and definitions of the key historical events for each of the presidencies of the New Nation Era from 1790 - 1800.