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'''Benedict Arnold'''(1741-1801) was a general in the [[Continental Army]] during the [[Revolutionary War]]. He is famous for being an American traitor. | '''Benedict Arnold'''(1741-1801) was a general in the [[Continental Army]] during the [[Revolutionary War]]. He is famous for being an American traitor. | ||
| − | Early on, Arnold served his country honorably, | + | Early on, Arnold served his country honorably, Leading the [[Capture of Fort Ticonderoga]], [[Invasion of Canada]], and the [[Battle of Saratoga]], among others. In 1780, Arnold attempted to give control of the Fort at [[West Point]], which he commanded, to the [[British]]. His plans were revealed when his British contact [[Major André]] was caught with incriminating papers. André was executed but Arnold escaped. He saw limited action serving the British in the remainder of the war, and eventually was called back to [[England]]. He returned to [[Canada]] and then went back to [[London]] where he died. |
"Benedict Arnold" has become a synonym for traitor in the [[English]] language. | "Benedict Arnold" has become a synonym for traitor in the [[English]] language. | ||
Revision as of 02:38, June 29, 2011
Benedict Arnold(1741-1801) was a general in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He is famous for being an American traitor.
Early on, Arnold served his country honorably, Leading the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga, Invasion of Canada, and the Battle of Saratoga, among others. In 1780, Arnold attempted to give control of the Fort at West Point, which he commanded, to the British. His plans were revealed when his British contact Major André was caught with incriminating papers. André was executed but Arnold escaped. He saw limited action serving the British in the remainder of the war, and eventually was called back to England. He returned to Canada and then went back to London where he died.
"Benedict Arnold" has become a synonym for traitor in the English language.