Question

People performing this activity title an Alexander Rose book that calls Nathaniel Sackett “the great innovator” of this activity in America. John Jay’s brother James invented a “sympathetic” material for this activity noted for its heat resistance. Abraham Woodhull was part of a group organized for this activity led by Benjamin Tallmadge. Men given the name “Samuel Culper” worked in this activity, (10[1])which also led to the death of Nathan Hale. Working in this (10[1])activity led to John (10[1])Andre’s (10[1])execution after his stockings were found to contain documents provided (10[1])to him by Benedict Arnold. For 10 points, name this activity in which ostensible civilians secretly collect (10[1])military intelligence. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: spying [or espionage; accept Culper Spy Ring; accept gathering military intelligence before “military intelligence”; accept cryptography; accept descriptions of sending messages in code or coded messages; accept descriptions of sending secret messages; accept sending messages in invisible ink; accept Washington’s Spies; prompt on military service; prompt on military leadership] (“Sympathetic stain” is a nickname for an American version of invisible ink.)
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Emily Bussa (UG)MarylandRutgers6110
Ashish KumbhardareRowanFordham7310
Ivy Chen (DII)PrincetonUniversity of Delaware B7710
CarterNYU AColumbia B7810
Will Hollister (DII)LehighNYU B8810
Eli Mendoza (DII)NYU CSwarthmore A10510
Udbhav Bodapati (DII)University of Delaware ASwarthmore B10810

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2023 ACF Fall (Rutgers)10/14/2023Y7100%0%0%84.29