a) Agent 355

Agent 355 was a key female spy who played a crucial role for the Patriot cause during the Revolutionary War. Her true identity remains unknown, but she was a member of the Culper Spy Ring, which provided critical intelligence to George Washington. Agent 355’s espionage activities included gathering information on British troop movements and plans. Her contributions highlight the significant, yet often unrecognized, role of women in intelligence and espionage during the war, and demonstrate the diverse strategies employed in the fight for American independence.