Who was the marquis de lafayette? a. a former prussian captain who turned a disorderly group of american recruits into skilled soldiers b. the commander of british troops in the south who lost the battle of yorktown c. the frenchman who became a general on washington's staff and his lifelong friend d. a young officer on washington's staff who captured a british fort during the battle of yorktown

Which statement below best explains the meaning of the 3rd resolution? a. residents of the colonies do not occupy a lesser status than citizens who live in england, the motherland. b. the meaning of freedom is that individuals never have to pay taxes. c. free people are capable of and should take responsibility for their own tax obligations and the purposes they serve. d. the stamp act congress, with this document, is giving permission--consent--to have taxes imposed upon them by parliament. e. americans have different ideas about rights and freedom than englishmen.