The Earliest Known, and Simplest Use, of a Substitution Cipher

question 37

Short Answer

the earliest known, and simplest use, of a substitution cipher was called the __________ cipher and involved replacing each letter of the alphabet with the letter standing three places further down the alphabet.

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Definitions:

Abolitionist Movement

A movement before and during the American Civil War which sought to end the practice of slavery in the United States.

Temperance Advocate

An individual who supports or promotes the temperance movement, which seeks to reduce or eliminate the consumption of alcohol.

Oneida Community

A 19th-century utopian community in New York State, known for its unique social, religious, and economic practices, including communal living and complex marriage.