Lafayette's Contribution To The American Revolution

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Marquis de Lafayette, a young Frenchman who worked his way into Washington’s army helped the Americans succeed in their attempt at Revolution using war tactics and his own wits against the British. Taking place in many of America’s large battles and helping build a major alliance with France Marquis was an important asset to the American Revolution. Without him there may have been many more casualties and losses.

Marquis de Lafayette

Marquis de Lafayette, a French general who wholeheartedly supported the American Revolution, guiding and helping the Americans to a victory against the British. At the age of twelve, after his mother and grandfather had passed away, he grew into a very wealthy orphan. Taking the chance at fourteen, Lafayette …show more content…

Lafayette was not supposed to participate in the battle, but when he saw the British starting to win he ran into the middle of the gun fire to help gather American troops to retreat from the battlefield. Lafayette refused to leave the battle ground, even though wounded, until all American soldiers had retreated. ³ General Washington recommended to the Congress that Marquis de Lafayette should lead an invasion to which Thomas Conway suggested that they invade Canada. Congress gladly accepted the idea. Lafayette later accepted the responsibility after some persuasion from Washington and begun to prepare for battle. Lafayette did not believe this invasion was to be a success, but did as Washington had asked.
Conway had planned to propose the removal of General George Washington while Lafayette was gone, but Lafayette had gotten the word later and warned Washington to look out for Conway’s plans. Which crumbled (courtesy of Washington himself). Lafayette proceeded with his mission. On their trip to Canada they were faced with a tremendous lack of financial support and food. They were not in any shape to fight the Canadians. Lafayette had written a letter of complaint to Washington (as all whiny teens do) to call off the mission. Which he

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