Why did Lafayette decide to fight in the American revolution?

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StasKolodyuk · Answer 1 · 2022-10-25T09:30:33+0000

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Inspired by stories of the colonists' struggles against British oppression, Lafayette sailed to the newly declared United States in 1777 to join the uprising. ... After traveling to France to press Louis XVI for more aid, Lafayette assumed increased military responsibility upon his return to battle.

Bryan Dannowitz · Answer 2 · 2022-10-28T01:45:04+0000

Answer:Inspired by stories of the colonists' struggles against British oppression, Lafayette sailed to the newly declared United States in 1777 to join the uprising. ... His first major combat duty came during the September 1777 Battle of Brandywine, when he was shot in the leg while helping to organize a retreat.

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