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Lafayette was involved in which of the following?

A) The attempt to help the king and his family escape to Austria
B) He was president of the National Assembly
C) Massacre of the Champ
D) Helping Robespierre gain power
E) Leading a counter revolution in the name of the monarchy

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Final answer:

Lafayette's primary involvement was as a military leader and a moderate during the early French Revolution; he did not directly partake in the options listed.

Step-by-step explanation:

Lafayette was involved in the early stages of the French Revolution, but he is not known for any direct involvement with the attempt to help King Louis XVI and his family escape to Austria, nor did he lead a counter-revolution in the name of the monarchy. While Lafayette did initially support the revolution, his actions eventually led to opposition from more radical revolutionaries. There is no historical evidence to suggest that Lafayette was president of the National Assembly or that he helped Maximilien Robespierre gain power. In fact, Lafayette eventually fled France as the revolutionary fervor turned against him, particularly as the Reign of Terror, led by Robespierre, escalated. The correct answer would be none of the above options, as Lafayette's main role was as a military leader and a moderate voice during the early phases of the French Revolution, before the radical Jacobins under Robespierre took control.

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