Martha Washington
Who is Martha Washington?
George Washingtons Wife
Who did he serve with?
George Washington.
Where did Lafayette come from?
Where was Martha at the war? What position?
She spent about half the time of the Revolutionary war at the front.
How many men did he help across the atlantic?
5,500.
What did he provide while securing vital resources from France?
Tactical leadership.
What position did he serve in?
He was in the navy.
What did Martha do to George's slaves?
She freed them.
Why was he thrown in prison in 1794?
He was a "suspect"
Who was the General that Lafayette was close to?
George Washington.
What did he join after he left the naval academy?
Knights of Malta
Where did Martha stay during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington's winter encampments.
Why was he an excellent choice for the army?
His patience and discretion.
What battle was his first major fight?
The battle of Brandywine.
What was the reason Martha married George?
Martha must have believed that in George she had found someone she could trust as well as love.
Who selected him to serve in the Revolution?
French King Louis XVi
Who helped Lafayette when he was shot?
General George Washington.