Lafayette's Contributions to American Revolution

The video follows the journey of Marquis de Lafayette as he defies the French King to join the American Revolution. It highlights his arrival in America, his efforts to convince Congress to allow him to join the Continental Army, and his eventual acceptance. The narrative also covers military strategies, challenges faced by the army, and the importance of strategic retreats. Lafayette's dedication to the cause of freedom and his impact on the American Revolution are emphasized.

What is the name of the French nobleman who defied the King's orders to join General Washington?

• Baron DeKalb

• Alexander Hamilton

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Benjamin Franklin

How did Lafayette disguise himself to sneak out of France?

• As a farmer

• As a woman

• As a merchant

• As a soldier

What did Lafayette purchase with his own money to support the American cause?

• A fleet of ships

• A mansion

• A ship named La Victoire

• A battalion of soldiers

What were the two favors Lafayette asked from Congress?

• To serve without pay and to be allowed to serve as a volunteer

• To be given a mansion and a title

• To receive a salary and a high rank

• To be allowed to return to France and to receive a pension

What rank and commission did Congress resolve to give Lafayette?

• Lieutenant

• Captain

• Colonel

• Major General

Who did Lafayette meet that treated his people like family?

• Baron DeKalb

• General Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

What did Lafayette hope the new land of America would become?

• A cherished and safe asylum of virtue, tolerance, equality, and peaceful liberty

• A wealthy nation

• A powerful empire

• A military superpower

What did Lafayette imagine to make the dreadful dinner more palatable?

• A delicious dessert

• A banquet

• A feast

• His favorite meal

What was the reaction of the American army when they had to retreat?

• They attacked the enemy

• They panicked and fled

• They retreated calmly

• They refused to retreat

What injury did Lafayette sustain during the retreat?

• A head injury

• A musket ball in the leg

• A sword wound

• A broken arm