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In America
Marquis de Lafayette Section 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How old was Marquis de Lafayette When he arrived in America? | 19 |
| What rank did Marquis de Lafayette get? | Major General |
| Who did Marquis de Lafayette meet? | George Washington |
| Why was George Washington embarrassed when Marquis de Lafayette saw his troops? | The condition of the camp and lack of training for the troops |
| What kind of relationship did George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette have? | Like father and son |
| Who was another soldier Marquis de Lafayette made friends with? | Alexander Hamilton |
| What skill did Alexander Hamilton have that George Washington needed? | Writing |
| What was Marquis de Lafayette‘s first battle? | Battle of Brandywine |
| What made it hard to know the British were coming? | Terrain- the land |
| What is a ford (not the truck!) | Shallow body of water that can be crossed by wading |
| What other problem did Americans have in battle? | They were outnumbered |
| What happened to Marquis de Lafayette in battle? | Shot in the leg |
| What was the nation’s capital at the time? | Philadelphia |
| Why were George Washington’s men still able to fight? | They were in good spirits and had courage |
| Supplies for the troops were scare- what does that mean? | Not plentiful- not enough |
| What were conditions like for the soldiers? | Some didn’t have shoes Many died from starvation and cold |
| Where did Marquis de Lafayette lead his troops? | Albany, New York |