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He was born in Connecticut. He was kind, religious, athletic and intelligent. He graduated from Yale at the age of 18. As a captain in the Continental Army, he volunteered to go behind enemy lines, as a school teacher to spy on the British. He was captured and on Sept.22,1776, at the age of 21 years old, he was executed. Courageous to the end, he said, "I ONLY REGRET THAT I HAVE BUT ONE LIFE TO LOSE FOR MY COUNTRY"


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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.

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