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He gave his life for is country. He was a spy and was caught and executed.

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he was a spy who got caught and hanged

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help in the revolutionary war

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Who influenced Nathan Hale the most?

Dr. Joseph Huntington


Who are some descendants of Nathan Hale?

Nathan Hale (who while serving as a Captain in Knowlton's Ranger's was captured and hanged as a spy on September 22, 1776) did not have any direct descendants...but indeed does have many, many descendants. Among those most notable, was Washington Hunt, who served a term as Governor of New York. He was Nathan's grandnephew. A nephew, Nathan Hale (who had a son he named Nathan Hale, Jr) was a writer who established the 1st daily newspaper in Boston.


How British identify Nathan Hale as a spy?

Before Nathan Hale became a spy, he was a school teacher. Once he joined the army and they were in need of a spy to figure out when the British would attack, Nathan Hale elected himself. Nathan Hale went to the British encampment and became a "School Teacher" for his disguise. One day as Nathan was in a local pub, a British officer noticed Nathan Hale and thought he looked very familiar. Nathan Hale had powder burns on his right cheek from a musket. A school teacher would not of had this. Due to Nathan hales burns on his face, and how uncommon it looked. They figured out that he was a spy. And hung him. When he was hung the last words he spoke were "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." and this is what Nathan Hale is most known for. -Written by a student from Ms.Rosas's class. 2010. Go APUSH!


Was Nathan hale educated?

Nathan Hale went to Yale university in Connecticut when he was 14. 2 years younger than most men at his da. He then became a teacher in East Haddam and then New London.


Where there any heroes in the 1700's?

One of the most idoled heros in the 1700's was Nathan Hale.


What famous event did Nathan Hale achieve?

Nathan Hale was a spy in the American Revolution who was captured and exicuted by the British. His famous last words were, "My only regret is that I have but one life to give for my country." He is one of the most memorable spies in history.


Is the Ehler Property on nathan Hale Rd. in Middletown in probate?

This property based on the most recent information is not in probate.


What was Nathan hale's most famous quote that showed his love for this country?

"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country"


Who was the most famous spy in the American revolution?

The most famous spy was Nathan Hale. He was a spy for Long Island. Unfortanatly he was caught by the British and got hung.


How did Nathan hale become an American legend?

Before Nathan Hale became a spy, he was a school teacher. Once he joined the army and they were in need of a spy to figure out when the British would attack, Nathan Hale elected himself. Nathan Hale went to the British encampment and became a "School Teacher" for his disguise. One day as Nathan was in a local pub, a British officer noticed Nathan Hale and thought he looked very familiar. Nathan Hale had powder burns on his right cheek from a musket. A school teacher would not of had this. Due to Nathan hales burns on his face, and how uncommon it looked. They figured out that he was a spy. And hung him. When he was hung the last words he spoke were "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." and this is what Nathan Hale is most known for. -Written by a student from Ms.Rosas's class. 2010. Go APUSH!


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Their most important thing to them was their gods and religion..


Did Nathan Hales family do chores?

Yes, Nathan Hale's family most likely did chores, as it was common for families in the 18th century to share household tasks and responsibilities. However, specific details regarding the division of labor within the Hales' household are not well-documented.