Marquis de Lafayette in the American Revolution

Who was the Marquis de Lafayette?

• A French nobleman who supported the American Revolution

• A British general during the American Revolution

• An American colonist fighting for independence

• A Spanish diplomat in the 18th century

What role did Lafayette play in the American Revolution?

• He was a major general in the Continental Army

• He was a British spy

• He was a French king

• He was a merchant supplying goods

Why was Lafayette's involvement in the American Revolution significant?

• He symbolized international support for the American cause

• He was the first American president

• He invented new military strategies

• He was a famous poet

Which battle did Lafayette participate in during the American Revolution?

• Battle of Brandywine

• Battle of Waterloo

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Gettysburg

What was Lafayette's relationship with George Washington?

• They had a close friendship based on mutual respect

• They were political rivals

• They never met

• They were distant relatives

What did Lafayette do after the American Revolution?

• He became involved in the French Revolution

• He became the President of the United States

• He retired from public life

• He moved to England

How did Lafayette contribute to the Siege of Yorktown?

• He coordinated American and French forces

• He surrendered to British General Cornwallis

• He led a naval fleet

• He negotiated peace with the British