Benedict Arnold
enedict Arnold commanded as an American general in the American Revolution. Along with Horatio Gates, Arnold led the Americans to a tremendous victory at the Battle of Saratoga.
He had planned to surrender West Point in 1780, a key military base, to the British for 20,000 pounds(English money). Unfortunately for
Arnold, his plan was thwarted when John André, his accomplice, was captured. Arnold disappeared to New York and then fled to England in 1781.
He revealed his true allegiance to Britain by fighting with the British.
- Arnold's incident brought about the present-day term "Benedict Arnold" which means a traitor. ---Anonymous
- For all of youout there that are trying to do areport like me hears a few helpful hints. Benedict Arnold commanded as an American general in the American Revolution. Along with Horatio Gates, Arnold led the Americans to a tremendous victory at the Battle of Saratoga. He had planned to surrender West Point in 1780, a key military base, to the British for 20,000 pounds(English money). Unfortunately for Arnold, his plan was thwarted when John André, his accomplice, was captured. Arnold disappeared to New York and then fled to England in 1781. He revealed his true allegiance to Britain by fighting with the British.
---Anonymous
- He was born January 14, 1747
---Anonymous
- benidict was a good man and saved washington and the only reason that he turned traitor was because they would not pay him what he deserved
---samul adams
- this webpage isn't any help to those trying to write a paper on B.A.For those trying to do work, here a few notes:1)he was bron in 1741, died in 18012)married Margaret Mansfield, they had 3 sons, she died in 17753)he remarried to Margaret Shippen in 79, they had 4 sons and a daughter4)she (his wife margarte) helped him commit treason by acting as the messagnger between him and the British Majour John Andre
---Someone interested in doing the paper on B.A. that is for homework
- Wasington once said, "He could vex 9 out of 10 people in a room in three minutes."
---Anonymous
---susan
- Although american history will never forgive Arnold for his treason at West Point, We must never forget the fact that in the early years of our fight for independance, General Arnold saved our cause and forstalled the British invasion from Canada long enough to allow our Victory at Saratoga and bring the French into alliance with us, more students of american history should read Kenneth Roberts!
---Greg Stone
- Before he became a traitor he was one of the best generals for the Americans. There is a statue paying homage to him, but there is no mention of his name on it.
---Anonymous
- Benedict Arnold only turned traitor after the Colonial Congress refused to pay him back salary he deserved and then criticized him based on false rumors planted by a political and social rival.
---Jody Speight
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- Arnold sacrificed his entire fortune to feed and arm his troops. ---t goodman
---Anonymous
- Tratoir!! That may say alot about Arnold but you must remember he was a wonderful general!!
---Kayla Minissa
- Saved Washington's rear end by stalling the British Navy at the Battle of Valcour Oct.11,76'
---Dennis J. Hall
- Struck the first direct hit in the Revolution along side Ethan Allen by capturing Fort Ti from the British.
---Dennis J. Hall
- He had three sons Benedict, Fredric, and Henry
---Laura Iverson
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- Arnold was also a traitor that died of a nervousnes disease in the year 1801
---mman_1@hotmail.com
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