What is Marquis de Lafayette best known for?

Question 10 options:

critical link between American military and French alliance

his role in the XYZ Affair with the French government.

giving away secrets to the Germans in World War II.

leading the French Resistance to aid American pilots in World War II.

The Marquis de Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in Chavaniac, France. He served the Continental Army with distinction during the American Revolutionary War, providing tactical leadership while securing vital resources from France.

critical link between American military and French alliance

Explanation:

The Marquis de Lafayette, was an aristocrat and military of King Louis' XVI court, in his youth left the army to continue with his liberal political ideas. Lafayette for its history became the most important link between France and America. The story begins when Lafayette embarked on America in 1777, as he was very inspired by the colonists' struggle against British oppression. At first he did not have much success with the independence leaders but ended up joining the army of George Washington. He was wounded in the battle of Brandywine, served with distinction in the battle of Rhode Island and is given the title of cavalry colonel.