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Chapter 8: The American Revolution
"Spies"

Introduction
     In this chapter, you learned that the rebel colonists did not stand a chance against the mighty British Army, which had twice as many soldiers and decades of fighting experience. In this activity, you will take a closer look at one way each side tried to gain an advantage over the other—through spying.

Destination Title: Spy Letters of the American Revolution
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Directions
Start at the Spy Letters of the American Revolution Web site.
  • Explore the links Stories of Spies and Letters and Secret Methods and Techniques.
  • Use what you learn to answer the following questions.
1. What motivated Benedict Arnold to betray the American cause?


2. What advantage did women have in serving as spies?


3. Describe what invisible ink was made of and how it could be read.


4. How did a mask letter work?



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