With the support of the French, the American colonists scraped into an unexpected shift toward the winning of the American Revolution. However, the main reason for the French allying themselves with the American colonists was because of a French aristocrat, the Marquis de Lafayette. Only through the help of men like Lafayette could the American Revolution be feasible.
Lafayette was on the path to become a Revolutionary ever since he was a boy. “At just [two] years old, the death of his father set his first toddler's step on the path to America, a quest fueled by dual desires for vengeance and revolutionary ideals” (The Marquis de Lafayette). For most people, a death in the family would dampen their spirits. However, if Lafayette had had such
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“When [Lafayette] finally arrived in Philadelphia, Congressmen James Lovell of Massachusetts refused to receive him, saying that Americans were tired of ambitious Frenchmen seeking glory. But upon realizing how wealthy and well-connected Lafayette actually was, and recognizing his sincere support for the American cause, Lovell recommended Lafayette's appointment as a Major-General” (Stockwell). Lafayette had a determination to be part of the American Revolution. The determination could obviously been seen through Lafayette’s eyes. He was also so greatly-connected with the French, he could easily become very helpful.
Very soon, Lafayette was working alongside George Washington as a close friend. “The bond between the two men grew so strong that they were more like a father and son, rather than a commanding general and his top-ranking officer. For Lafayette, there was no better person to receive the symbol of the end of ancient tyranny than the man who fought so bravely to establish the United States” (Stockwell). To become such a close friend of George Washington’s, Lafayette must have shown his brilliance from the