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Who was the spy that was captured and hung by the British in the revolutionary war?
During the American War for Independence, British Major John AndrÉ is hanged as a spy by U.S. military forces in Tappan, New York. But, many people think that it was really Benedict Arnold. The truth is that Arnold could not be found, for he was the one who was going to get hanged originally. They could never find Arnold, so they hung Andre instead.
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Who was the British spy who got hung who met Benedict Arnold?
The name of the British spy that was hung for his involvement with Benedict Arnold was John Andre. Together, they were conspiring to surrender West Point and let it fall into British hands.
Where was Nathan Hale captured?
Nathan Hale was hung because he was a spy for the patriots and was out of uniform on the British side and was claimed as a spy. He was hung in manhattan.
Why was Nathan hale a hero?
He was a continental soldier during the revolutionary war. He is considered America's first spy and was captured by the British during an intelligence gathering mission. He is famous for his last words, "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country". There is a statue of Hale at the CIA headquarters in Langley, VA.
Who was Patience Wright?
she was a sculptor and a spy during the revolutionary war. she was a sculptor and a spy during the revolutionary war.
Young hero who just before being hung by the british as a spy said?
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." - Nathan Hale
