College+Life

College Life

Nathan, now thirteen and his brother Enoch entered Yale College in 1768 to study theology. While he was enrolled as a student, he studied astronomy, mathematics and literature. He joined a fraternity where he debated the ethics of slavery along with classmate Benjamin Tallmadge, who also became a patriot spy. While at the campus he enjoyed participating in many dramatic plays. How did this love for acting help to form his ability to take on the role of a master spy?

Word Bank theology - astronomy - fraternity ethics slavery patriot dramatic