Which describes the Marquis de Lafayette?

A.
the commander of French troops in the South who lost the Battle of Yorktown

B.
the Frenchman who became a general on Washington's staff and his lifelong friend

C.
a young officer on Washington's staff who captured a British fort during the Battle of Yorktown

D.
a former Swiss captain who helped train the Continental Army

Question

Which describes the Marquis de Lafayette?	
 
 A.
the commander of French troops in the South who lost the Battle of Yorktown
 
 B.
the Frenchman who became a general on Washington's staff and his lifelong friend
 
 C.
a young officer on Washington's staff who captured a British fort during the Battle of Yorktown
 
 D.
a former Swiss captain who helped train the Continental Army

johnnewman · Answer

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0ahUKEwie5r-A7vLJAhWF4SYKHTrnDe8QFggkMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ushistory.org%2Fvalleyforge%2Fserved%2Flafayette.html&usg=AFQjCNH1m75civBzQu6Q2II3OJAdPgJTEg

jagr2713 · Answer

what do you think??

johnnewman · Answer

a

jagr2713 · Answer

Give me a second :D

jagr2713 · Answer

Ok, so we can cross out D, because that makes no sense correct? What makes you think A is correct?

jagr2713 · Answer

"As a result of brilliant efforts on the part of the Americans and the French forces, Cornwallis was compelled to surrender on October 19, 1781. Rejoicing was manifested throughout the entire country as at last the victory was won. Gratitude was likewise given the French for their timely help and particularly to Lafayette for his unselfish devotion to the American cause........"

anonymous · Answer

its C

jagr2713 · Answer

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