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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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Nathan Hale became an American Legend by being a spy and collecting info about the British war plans. Nathan got caught by British soldiers and he was tried and condemned to death. Hale was hanged the next morning, his last words were "I only regret that i have but one life to lose for my country."
A successful school teacher, he became part of a select fighting group known as the Rangers after capturing a supply loaded ship.
He volunteered to accept Washington's request to obtain information on the British position.
he obtained the information, but was captured on his return. Since he was out of uniform, he was condemned to hang as a spy.
He is famous for his courage and calm in the face of death and for his last words, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
He was 21 years old when he died.
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What was Nathan hale's occupation?
Nathan Hale was a soilder of the American revolution
What happened to Nathan hale and major john Andre during the American revolution?
They were spies.
It was reported that this man's last words before his death were I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country?
Well, well, well, looks like someone's been hitting the history books! Those famous last words were actually spoken by Nathan Hale, an American spy during the Revolutionary War. So, technically, you're right on the money with that one. Keep up the good work, history buff!
Who were the siblings of revolutary hero Nathan hale?
Nathan Hale had 11 brothers and sisters, of which we know only his brother Enoch.
How much did Nathan Hale weigh?
It is estimated that Nathan Hale weighed approximately 150 pounds. Hale was born on June 6, 1755 in the Coventry, Connecticut Colony.
