Use the picture of the first time George Washington met Marquis de LaFayette in 1772 to answer the question.

Question

How did this meeting change the course of the American Revolution?
A
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Struggling to acquire the supplies it needed for the war due to French blockades of US ports, LaFayette convinced the French to end their trade interference during the XYZ Affair.
B.

With the Continental Army outnumbered on the battlefield by Britain and its European allies, LaFayette helped the United States convince Spain to withdraw its support for Britain.
C.

After the British captured major US cities on the Atlantic Coast, LaFayette led attacks from Spanish territory to draw British forces away from major population centers.
D.

Though the United States was hampered by an inexperienced military and a lack of money, LaFayette helped the country gain the military and financial support of France.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

D. Though the United States was hampered by an inexperienced military and a lack of money, LaFayette helped the country gain the military and financial support of France.

Marquis de LaFayette became a key figure in aiding the American colonies during the Revolutionary War, securing French support that was crucial for the success of the American forces against the British.