Question

Which commander became a general on George Washington's staff?

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Marquis de Lafayette


Baron Friedrich von Steuban


John Hancock

Answer 1

Marquis de Lafayette on August 5th, 1777.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) Marquis de Lafayette.

The commander that became a general on George Washington's staff was Marquis de Lafayette.

The correct answer is B) Marquis de Lafayette.

Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834) was the French military officer that fought alongside the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. His with and strategies impressed the American colonist and was accepted in the Continental Army where he was named Major-General. He was hurt during the Battle of Brandywine, and while recovering he developed a close relationship with General George Washington.