Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: George Washington’s Spy Ring

George Washington’s Spy Ring

Brian Kilmeade and Richard Brookhiser talk about the Culper spy ring and its significance during the American Revolutionary War.

Description

Brian Kilmeade and Richard Brookhiser talk about the Culper spy ring and its significance during the American Revolutionary War.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • Why was New York City an important location during the American Revolutionary War?
  • Who was Nathan Hale? Describe his experiences as a spy.
  • What conclusions did George Washington draw as a result of the experience with Nathan Hale?
  • Explain the role of Benjamin Tallmadge in the Culper spy ring.
  • Describe Abraham Woodhull's reaction to engaging with the spy ring.
  • Explain the significance of the Townsend family to the spy ring.
  • How was the information delivered among the spies and George Washington?
  • Explain Caleb Brewster's role in the spy ring.
  • According to Brain Kilmeade, what were the contributions of the female spy to Washington's ring?
  • How did James Rivington contribute to the spy ring?
  • According to Brain Kilmeade, what was one situation in which Washington and his spy ring were successful in their endeavors?
  • Explain the personal relationship among the spies in the ring during and after the war.

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Abraham Woodhull
    • Austin Roe
    • Benjamin Tallmadge
    • Bunker Hill
    • Caleb Brewster
    • Captain John Graves Simcoe
    • Courier
    • James Rivington
    • Loyalist
    • Major John André
    • Robert Townsend
    • Sons Of Liberty
    • Stamp Act
    • Sympathetic Stain

    Topics

    U.S. History

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh School