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Book Review This book is about the spy ring used by George Washington during the Revolutionary War. He used these spies to gather information on where the British were located and what they were planning to do next. The success of the Culper Ring was able to help George Washington as he was getting important intel on British strategy and it helped him prepare for the British attacks. The authors of the book were able to use both primary and secondary sources in writing this book which was made to be read by the average American instead of something written for the scholars on the subject to read.
AGENT 355 Were going to tell you some fun facts you might like about our secret person in history. F: Agent 355 is an undercover spy with her identity unknown and her life unspoken of. D: She was in a spy group called the culper spy ring.
The historical nonfiction book i read was titled “George Washington’s Secret Six” and it was written by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger. The book talks about a group of spies known as the culper spy ring. The members of the culper spy ring are an excellent example of the ordinary people that risked their lives to create the world’s greatest nation. The members of the culper ring were not well known nor were they ever rewarded for their extreme courage but they played as important of a role as anyone in the founding of our nation. Washington knew as well as anyone that in order to win the war they would need to control the city of New York.
Footnotes Key A(1) B(2) C(3) D(4) E(5) F(6) G(7) H(8) I(9) J(10) K(11) Spies, when you think of them in modern times, you think of cool gadgets and cars and saving the world. But during the period of the American Revolutionary War, spies used pen, paper and their minds.
America’s First Spies Not everyone knows that George Washington was a spymaster. During the Revolutionary War George Washington used brave men and women to get secret messages to other people. They used many different techniques to communicate. If George Washington had not formed a ring of spies, America might not have won the Revolutionary war.
Alexander Hamilton is on the $10 bill because he was the second commander in war with George Washington as the first. George Washington had chose Hamilton to be the treasury secretary. The states were in debt so Hamilton had a good system to get then out of it. He also came up with the idea of the national bank.
Harsh Winter Motivation is the only key to succeed in obtaining one’s goals. In December 1777, George Washington mandated an inconsiderable number of soldiers who spent their winter in Valley Forge. Quitting is not an option if you are loyal to your homeland. Soldiers considered the option of excluding themselves from a torturous moment they were in, but some thought of the motivation behind of what war is meant for, so the three main reasons soldiers had in mind for remaining in the battle included the rates of all ill soldiers, the depiction of George Washington’s motivation, and their beliefs in the war cause. The reasons listed above had an impact on the soldiers staying to fight until the end of a tortuous winter.
Imagine rushing out of your set location on which you were to gain information to take back to your base. The rush of adrenaline coursing through your veins as you try to seem as nonchalant and not gain any unwanted attention to yourself. This is what many spies experienced during the Civil War. There are many people who are very well known for being spies during the Civil War. With the men in the families fighting, many women volunteered to spy to help out their part of the country.
Although unrelatable and underappreciated in the eyes of modern history, George Washington shows his greatness through his character. Contemporary culture often neglects to recognise Washington’s greatness. Sadly, he has become a figure so far removed from the ideals and lives of modern Americans, that his name often provokes boredom. Nonetheless, his character proved to be perfect for what America needed during his life. His greatness was largely due to chance.
“Townsend was trusted with sensitive information, even from British military officers. Townsend then relayed the information to Austin Roe.” (“American Spies of the Revolution”). Austin Roe was another famous spy. Austin got materials from Robert at his coffee shop.
Revolutionary War Spies By Kayne Buckley Imagine you are in the trail of a revolutionary mail route. You hear people and you know it’s your job to get whatever they’re doing. Back in the revolutionary war times there were spies of all sorts. They used all sorts of methods.
In the book of His Excellency: George Washington by Joseph J. Ellis, the author introduces Washington, the Father of the United States, in a fresh portrait focused on the characters of Washington. This book is an impressive biography of Washington's remarkable dedication to the United States history. According to the author, George Washington is an omnipresent figure as he was growing up, described as the man in the moon who was aloof and silent. This book focuses on Washington's wartime service which became some of his major contributions to the United States, rather than merely telling the true story of Washington, its main thesis is focusing on analyzing his contributions and how his governorship had affected the American history. Washington's life is divided into three areas in this book.
During the Renaissance, England had created a network of spies to protect the queen and her throne. England’s spies were located in many parts of the world, operating under the leadership of Sir Francis Walsingham. Queen Elizabeth had decided to engage this network of spies reasoning that spies brought more and accurate information than ambassadors. Espionage’s role during the Renaissance made a significant historical mark in England.
No American today could imagine a country without a president, or without Washington, because if the patriots had not had George who was “…determined…to cross the river & make the attack upon Trenton…” (Washington), the United States of America would not even exist. George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Virginia (Knott). Washington never got beyond elementary school, however due to a skill in math, got a job with Lord Fairfax, a powerful businessman (Knott). After inheriting Mount Vernon because of his brother’s death, Washington joined the British Army (Knott).
Intro Growing up, we have all heard the many stories of George Washington. While many recognize him as one of the most important figures in U.S history, others only recognize him by one of his multiple accomplishments; he was the 1st president of the United States. With presidency comes the variety of duties and responsibilities, the main being a president 's inaugural adress. In George Washington 's very 1st inaugural, he uses three rhetorical strategies: personification, amplification, and last but not least, repitition to convey what he truly wants for the States and why a successful Constitution should be in order.
