Question

8. What was the MOST significant contribution of the Marquis de Lafayette during the American Revolution?

O A He became the sole leader of the Continental Army.
B He gained military and naval support from France at the battle of Yorktown.
O C He helped identify Benedict Arnold as a traitor.
OD He taught the Continental Army how to fight a European style war.

Answer 1

Correct answer is B He gained military and naval support from France at the battle of Yorktown.

Step-by-step explanation:

A is not correct as the leader of the Continental Army was George Washington.

B is correct as French forces led by Comte de Rochambeau helped Lafayette's troop during the siege of Yorktown.

C is not correct as Lafayette had a role to capture him, but wasn't the one who identified him as a spy.

D is not correct as this statement refers to Baron von Steuben, not Lafayette.