he managed an intelligence network in Philadelphia and leaked false information to the British about American strategies
John Clark
this person purposely weakened West Point's defenses and supplies, gave the British information about West Point, and transferred money to the British
Benedict Arnold
disguised herself as a man to serve as a scout and fight in the light infantry of the Continental Army
Deborah Sampson
a traveling shoe salesman that turned into a double agent spy by making the British believe he was spying on Americans
Enoch Crosby
this person was an advisor and confidant for John Adams and wrote letters that were considered one of the earliest writings on women's rights
Abigail Adams
a formerly enslaved woman who wrote poems and plays in support of American independence
Phillis Wheatly
this person fought as a spy on the American side and worked at General Cornwallis' headquarters
James Armistead Lafayette
this person was a play writer, poet, and commentator who wrote many works promoting the creation of the United States
Mercy Otis Warren
made the 1st American flag with 13 stripes and 13 stars
Betsy Ross
an American spy that captured six British soldiers in her home and disguised herself as a man to infiltrate British army camps
Nancy Hart
this person carried containers of water to colonial soldiers in battle and took her husband's place as a cannon loader when he was wounded
Mary Ludwig Hays
this person served as a governor of Spanish Louisiana and led successful attacks on the British using Spanish troops and local militia
Bernardo de Galvaz