Lesson 54 of 84 · American Revolution
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepSpies and Secret Codes
Spies played an important role during the American Revolution by gathering information about the enemy.
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Spies played an important role during the American Revolution by gathering information about the enemy. They used secret codes to communicate and share important messages without being caught. For example, the Culper Spy Ring was a group of spies who helped General George Washington by providing valuable information about British troop movements. Their clever tactics helped the Patriots gain an advantage in the fight for independence.
Key Facts
Spies gathered important information about the enemy.
They used secret codes to communicate.
The Culper Spy Ring helped General Washington.
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Spies and Secret Codes
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