Untitled Flashcard Set

What is invisible ink?

A liquid substance used to write secret messages that remains hidden until treated with a specific chemical or exposed to a trigger.

What were clothesline codes used for?

A method of secretly communicating messages using the arrangement of laundry hanging on a clothesline.

Who created the Culper Spy Ring?

General George Washington created the Culper Spy Ring during the Revolutionary War.

What is a dead drop?

A secret location where a spy could leave or receive a message or object without meeting face-to-face.

Who was Benedict Arnold?

A Continental Army general who betrayed the American cause and communicated secretly with British intelligence.

Who was James Lafayette?

An enslaved man who worked as a spy for the Americans and acted as a double agent.

What did Lydia Darragh do?

A Patriot spy who gathered information by overhearing British plans and warned American forces about attacks.

Who was William Tryon?

A British military leader involved in efforts against the American Patriots during the Revolutionary War.

What role did Benjamin Tallmadge serve?

An American military officer and intelligence leader who helped organize the Culper Spy Ring.

Why were spies important during the American Revolution?

They provided military leaders with information about enemy plans and movements, aiding in better decision-making.

What are some main spy techniques used during the American Revolution?

Invisible ink, clothesline codes, dead drops, spy rings, and double agents.

Who was George Washington in the context of espionage?

The American commander who utilized intelligence to assist the Continental Army.

What does it mean to be a double agent?

To pretend to work for one side while secretly helping the opposing side.