Inspired by the ideas of the revolution, Lafayette bought his own ship and arrived in America in 1777.
American forces
The French nobleman Marquis de Lafayette is best known in America for joining George Washington's Revolutionary Army and helping the American colonists gain independence from Great Britain. You can read more about Marquis de Lafayette by clicking on the RELATED LINKS below.
When Lafayette arrived in Philadelphia from France in 1777, he offered his services to the Continental Congress. He was eager to support the American Revolution and sought to join the fight for independence against British rule. His enthusiasm and noble background quickly garnered attention, leading to his commission as a major general in the Continental Army.
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The spies joined the contiental army because they want to help fight for America.
Why did Blaine Rawlings join the French 'Lafayette Escadrille'?
16 years of age, or 15 with parental consent
novanet answer : to gain their freedom
Join the Continental Army.
novanet answer : to gain their freedom
John Adams persuaded his fellow delegates to set up a Continental Army and to name George Washington its leader.The Continental Army was the army fielded by the 13 colonies against the British during the Revolutionary War. It was composed of units from each colony, often fighting with homemade weapons. Their most noted tactic was guerilla warfare, striking the British army in ambushes.
Deborah Sampson Gannett (December 17, 1760 - April 29, 1827) was the first [known] American woman to impersonate a man and join the Army. She claimed to be Robert Shurtliff of Uxbridge, Massachusetts, and successfully convinced the Uxbridge Seargent that she was a man in order to join the Continental Army near the end of the American Revolution.