Revolutionary Friends

Why did the Marquis de Lafayette decide to come to America?

• He was seeking a new place to study English.

• He was inspired by the American struggle for liberty and wanted to join.

• He was forced to leave France by the French king.

• He wanted to experience a long sea voyage.

What was George Washington's initial reaction to the young Frenchman, Lafayette?

• He immediately offered Lafayette a high-ranking military position with full salary.

• He was initially skeptical and prepared to underestimate Lafayette.

• He was overjoyed to meet a French ally and instantly trusted him.

• He was too busy with military strategies to pay attention to Lafayette.

How did Washington feel about Lafayette after their first meeting?

• He was wary of Lafayette's intentions.

• He grew fond of Lafayette and considered him a friend and father.

• He was annoyed by Lafayette's youth and inexperience.

• He saw Lafayette as a rival for command.

What was the condition of Washington's army when Lafayette first reviewed them?

• They were well-equipped and ready for battle.

• They were a small but highly disciplined force.

• They were ill-armed, poorly clothed, and not ready to fight.

• They were a large, well-trained army with high morale.

What did George Washington instruct the doctor regarding Lafayette's care?

• To treat him as a regular soldier.

• To treat him as if he were Washington's own son.

• To send him back to France for recovery.

• To prioritize other wounded soldiers first.