NTI Day #9: Culper Spy Ring

What was the main purpose of the Culper Spy Ring during the American Revolution?

• To entertain the troops

• To provide information to George Washington

• To sell goods to the British

• To recruit new soldiers

Who chose Major Benjamin Tallmadge for a special position in 1778?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

Where was the Culper Spy Ring based?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• New York City

• Washington D.C.

What did the Culper Spy Ring learn in 1780?

• The British were planning to attack Boston

• The British were going to start patrolling Rhode Island

• The British were retreating

• The British were seeking peace

What was James Armistead's role during the American Revolution?

• Soldier

• Undercover spy

• General

• Diplomat

Who was James Armistead's commander?

• General Washington

• General Cornwallis

• General Lafayette

• General Lee

What did Armistead provide to the British as a double agent?

• True information

• False information

• Weapons

• Money

What was the outcome for Armistead after the war?

• He was imprisoned

• He was granted his freedom

• He became a general

• He moved to Britain

Why did Cornwallis change his attack plans?

• He received new orders

• He was afraid he would lose

• He wanted to negotiate

• He ran out of supplies

What did Armistead prove during the battle of Yorktown?

• His bravery

• His trustworthiness

• His leadership

• His negotiation skills