What contribution did Benjamin Tallmadge make to the American Revolution?

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He collected information from the British in New York City.
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He created a code of numbers that hid people's identities.

He buried important information on his farm.

He hung handkerchiefs to show the location of the messages.

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Benjamin Tallmadge made significant contributions to the American Revolution, particularly in the realm of espionage and intelligence. He is best known for being the head of the Culper Spy Ring, which operated primarily in New York City and provided crucial information about British troop movements and plans.

Among the contributions mentioned, the most accurate ones are:

  • He collected information from the British in New York City.
  • He created a code of numbers that hid people's identities.

These actions were instrumental in gathering intelligence for the Continental Army and aiding in the overall war effort. The other options, such as burying important information on his farm or hanging handkerchiefs to indicate message locations, are not historically associated with Tallmadge's contributions.