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Benedict Arnold was the trusted American General who was caught spying for the British Army.

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The british had caught him.


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What year did Benedict Arnold's treason get started?

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First American caught spying for the British?

Dr. benjamin church


Who caught Nathan hale?

The british had caught him.


Why did Nathan Hale die?

Nathan hale was caught stealing important british troop adavncements for the American army. the british commander-in-chief, general howe, ordered him to be hung the next morning without a trial. his last words were "i regret that i have but 1 life to lose gor my country"


In what American Colony did the battle of Yourktown occur in 1781?

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How did Nathan Hales actions affect the revolutionary war?

Yes, Nathan Hale impacted the American Revolution - He went on one of the most dangerous and secretive mission directed by General George Washington. He succeeded to disguise as a Dutch schoolteacher and manage his way behind British lines. Once he recovered British military information, he was caught by a few British officers and was immediately sent to his death by being hung by British General - Cornwallis. As he never completely succeeded in his daring mission, he did volunteer and gave his life for his country.


Who was the most famous spy in the American revolution?

The most famous spy was Nathan Hale. He was a spy for Long Island. Unfortanatly he was caught by the British and got hung.


Did Paul Revere have a gun?

Yes he did after being caught by British soldiers after warning Lexington of the coming soldiers. A British Patrol caught him on the way to concord


Who was the first American caught spying for the British during the American Revolutionary War?

Dr. Benjamin Church, a member of the Massachusetts Congress and arguably the country's first Surgeon General, was arrested in 1775. As a medical officer, he had been privy to information about the Continental Army.He was tried, convicted and imprisoned for providing information to the British troops in Boston. He was replaced in the Massachusetts Provincial Congress by Dr. John Morgan. Released in 1778, he embarked for Martinique, but his ship was lost at sea. His wife and son received a pension from the British government.


Who was Nathan Hale and what group was he part of?

Nathan Hale was a spy working for General Washington in the Revolutionary War. He was caught and hung by the British. He said, "I regret I have but one life to give to my country."


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