Revolutionary War Espionage Techniques

The video tutorial explores the espionage activities during the American Revolutionary War, focusing on the use of spy rings like the Clark spy ring in Philadelphia. It details various techniques used for secret communication, such as invisible ink, ciphers, and masks. The tutorial also highlights creative methods of hiding messages in everyday items, as practiced by individuals like Lydia Daryl and Anna Strong. The video concludes with a reflection on the impact of espionage on the war and provides resources for further learning.

What event caused Congress to flee Philadelphia in 1777?

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The capture of Philadelphia by the British

• The capture of New York by the British

Who led the Clark Spy Ring?

• Anna Strong

• George Washington

• Major John Clark

• Lydia Daryl

Which of the following was NOT used as invisible ink during the Revolutionary War?

• Milk

• Lemon juice

• Vinegar

• Saltwater

What is the purpose of using a cipher in communication?

• To make the message more decorative

• To ensure only the intended recipient can read it

• To hide the message in plain sight

• To make the message longer

How was a hidden message revealed in the example letter using a mask?

• By using a special mask to read between the lines

• By heating the letter

• By soaking the letter in water

• By applying lemon juice

What method did Lydia Daryl use to pass messages?

• She used invisible ink on her son's coat

• She hid messages in buttons sewn onto her son's coat

• She used a cipher to encode messages

• She used laundry signals

How did Anna Strong communicate messages using her laundry?

• By writing messages on her laundry

• By using a special laundry basket

• By using different colored clothes

• By hanging a black petticoat and handkerchiefs

What did Major George Beckwith say about Washington's success?

• Washington outsmarted the British

• Washington outmaneuvered the British

• Washington outnumbered the British

• Washington outspied the British

What is encouraged at the end of the video?

• To join the Clark Spy Ring

• To create a new cipher

• To visit the website for more resources

• To write a letter using invisible ink

What was the primary role of spies during the Revolutionary War?

• To negotiate peace treaties

• To recruit more soldiers

• To fight in battles

• To gather intelligence on British movements