What contribution did Benjamin Tallmadge make to the American Revolution?

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He collected information from the British in New York City.
He collected information from the British in New York City.

He created a code of numbers that hid people's identities.
He created a code of numbers that hid people's identities.

He buried important information on his farm.
He buried important information on his farm.

He hung handkerchiefs to show the location of the messages.

Answer 1

Benjamin Tallmadge made significant contributions to the American Revolution, particularly through his work as a spy and intelligence officer. Notably, he:

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

Tallmadge was instrumental in organizing and leading the Culper Spy Ring, which provided critical intelligence to the Continental Army. His use of codes and deceptive tactics was essential for the success of their operations and for protecting the identities of the spies involved. The other options you provided, regarding burying information and using handkerchiefs to signal, are not well-documented aspects of his contributions.