Question

during the revolutionary war, emily geiger was important because she (1 point)

was a spy for the british crown.

helped to smuggle secret messages past through the british lines.

was the first lady of the colony.

disguised herself as a man so she could fight against the british.

Explanation:

Emily Geiger was a patriot during the American Revolutionary War. She was tasked with carrying a secret message and managed to smuggle it past British lines (even when confronted, she destroyed the message to protect it). The first option is incorrect as she was on the American side, not British. The third option is incorrect as she wasn't a First Lady. The fourth option is incorrect as she was a messenger, not a disguised fighter.

Answer:

B. helped to smuggle secret messages past through the British lines.