Ann Smith
What did she use to transfer intelligence information?
Farmstead Drying rack
Did she side with the Patriots or the Loyalists?
Patriots
Who was Ann Bates helping?
She was helping the British Army
What did she use to signal another spy regarding the location of hidden documents to be transported?
Arranged clothes on a clothesline
How did she get in to spy on the soldiers?
By bringing wood for the fire or refreshments for the soldiers
How did Ann help the Army?
By convincing George Washington she was a Patriot to get important identity information.
What group was she part of?
Culper Spy Ring
Where did she hide the hidden information?
Under cloth covered buttons on her son’s coat
How did she convince George Washington?
By selling wares to the people there.
Was Anna ever caught when putting the clothes to dry?
No
How did she help?
She spied on high ranked soldiers.
What did the information help with?
It caused General Henry Clinton to send more troops into Rhode Island, forcing the Patriot forces to flee.
What 2 types of clothes were used to signal other spies about the hidden documents?
Handkerchief and Black Petticoat
Where did she find out the soldiers were?
They were under her parlor
Was her information the most superior information?
Yes