Marquis de Lafayette
Life Before American Revolution
Marquis de Lafayette was born into a family known to be great French warriors on September 6, 1757. One of the warriors was his father. During the Seven Years War at battle of Minden the British killed his father. When Marquis was 19 he also became a warrior and joined the revolution. During the French Revolution Lafayette fled his home. In the year 1777 Lafayette sailed to the newly declared land of the United States.
How did the French Revolution Affect the American Revolution?
In the battle of Minden the British and the Germans had less people but had more guns. The British were fighting the French and the Saxons. This war affected the American Revolutionary war because the French lost family and wanted revenge. This angered the French and many French soldiers join the American revolution. One of those French soldiers was Marquis de Lafayette who became a great American general.
How did friends of Marquis de Lafayette influnce the American Revolution?
At first some Americans didn't want the help of the French. Marquis de Lafayette is French and wasn't going to stop trying to help. Luckily Lafayette had a friend with lots of respect. This friend was Benjamin Franklin who helped him join the American Revolution. You should be greatful for friends. History has proved that Friends help. You are lucky that Marquis de Lafayette had a friend. You might have not had your freedom if it weren't for friends.
Benedict Arnold and the Lafayette and the Virginia Campaign 1781
The Virginia Campaign was a campaign that started on March 14, 1781. It would help them defeat the British six months later. One of the objectives of Lafayette’s Campaign was to capture Benedict Arnold. Benedict Arnold was an American traitor. In December of 1780 Arnold was sent to Virginia and raided Virginia militaries supplies. Lafayette sent 1,200 troops south to capture Arnold.
" This devil Cornwallis is much wiser than the other generals with whom I have dealt. He inspires me with a sincere fear, and his name has greatly troubled my sleep. This campaign is a good school for me. God grant that the public does not pay for my lessons."
Marquis de Lafayette, July 9, 1781.
" This devil Cornwallis is much wiser than the other generals with whom I have dealt. He inspires me with a sincere fear, and his name has greatly troubled my sleep. This campaign is a good school for me. God grant that the public does not pay for my lessons."
Marquis de Lafayette, July 9, 1781.
Things people don't know about Marquis de Lafayette
Many people do not know who Lafayette is. Many People don’t even know that there was French in the American Revolution Lafayette is one of them. Some People that did know him were. Samuel Morse, The inventor of the Telegraph. Samuel Morse even painted a picture of Lafayette when Lafayette was 68. John Quincy Adams did know Marquis de Lafayette, Lafayette even gave him a pet alligator.
What I think of Marquis de Lafayette
I think that Marquis de Lafayette should be more famous. It is sad that most people don't know who this great general was. He affected the American Revolution greatly and is one of the reasons that we now today have freedom. I hope this website will help you see the importance of this general.
Questions?
1. Who was a friend of Marquis de Lafayette's that helped him join the Revolution?
a. George Washington
b. Benjamin Franklin
c. Cristiano Ronaldo
2. How many troops did Marquis de Lafayette send South after Benedict Arnold?
a. 1,000,000 men
b. 1,200 men
c. 1,900 men
a. George Washington
b. Benjamin Franklin
c. Cristiano Ronaldo
2. How many troops did Marquis de Lafayette send South after Benedict Arnold?
a. 1,000,000 men
b. 1,200 men
c. 1,900 men