Benedict Arnold: traitor or hero The average kid grows up learning that Benedict Arnold is known as the one of the greatest leaders of all times. He was a well-respected general but yet congress would not acknowledge him for his heroism. Displaying this betray towards the once loved general was shown at freeman's farm, the once place Benedict Arnold fought in the great Saratoga battle. There the famous boot monument stands displaying not only Arnold's heroism but treason as well. The "boot monument”…
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Which is Benedict Arnold a traitor or a hero ? Benedict Arnold betrayed his own side and his country. Benedict Arnold is a traitor he is a BETRAITOR . Is Benedict Arnold a hero or traitor? He helped the british about the army force was. He is a traitor to me. Benedict Arnold betrayed his country that is not right he needs to be on his country's side. He helped the british about the army force was. He joined and then became the leader of the local chapter of the Sons of Liberty. He helped launch…
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Benedict Arnold Benedict Arnold Benedict Arnold was a famous American General. He led the American troops to victory in the Battle of Saratoga during the American Revolutionary War. However, because he gave information to the British Army, he became…
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Benedict Arnold:Hero Turned Traitor Benedict Arnold, a hero turned infamous traitor, was a soldier that grew up in Norwich, Connecticut and dying in London and is most known for betraying the American forces fighting the British in the Revolutionary War for independence. He was a patriot and a traitor. “Benedict Arnold was born on January 14, 1741 to Hannah Waterman King and Arnold’s father” (US History). Benedict Arnold was not the person with the name Benedict Arnold. “Some of these men were…
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Life of a Traitor, Benedict Arnold Benedict Arnold was a traitor to the United States. This research paper, it will describe the early life of Benedict Arnold. The paper will talk about his experiences as a General in the United States Army, and finally Benedict Arnold’s choice that he made turn a traitor. Benedict Arnold was born in Norwich, Connecticut, on the 14th of January 1741. According to the web site benedictarnold.org (2013). He was the great grandson of Benedict Arnold who was the…
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Hero or Traitor Imagine you are an important general in the Revolutionary War and you did great things but you don’t get the proper respect and you also get accused of something you didn't do. Would you be angry would you want to get back at them if you said yes then you are like a lot of people and Benedict Arnold but Benedict Arnold betrayed america. Benedict Arnold should be remembered as a traitor! He should be recognized with respect because he did do great things but he almost lost the…
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Benedict Arnold was born on January 14th, 1741 in Norwich, Connecticut. He was initially a member of the Sons of Liberty, he then rose to the rank of general in the Continental Army during the War. In Arnold’s early life, at the age of 16, he apprenticed at an apothecary business and then served in the militia during the French and Indian War in 1754 to 1763, afterwards he traveled to upstate New York to fight the French. In 1764, Arnold formed a partnership with merchant Adam Babcock. When Arnold…
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Benedict Arnold was born in Norwich Connecticut, on January 14, 1741. He was a member of the Sons of Liberty, and he became the general of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He was a war hero, but never received the spotlight. Upset by the lack of recognition, he sneakily switched sides to the British and plotted the surrender of West Point. When people caught on to his plans of betrayal, Arnold avoided capture and eventually made his way to England. Many people speculate that Arnold…
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during the Revolutionary War. Some of the more well know spies were Nathan Hale, Hercules Mulligan, Catto-- Mulligan’s slave, Benjamin Tallmadge, Anna Strong, and James Armistead Lafayette from the patriot’s side; popular British spies included Benedict Arnold, John Andre, and Ann Bates (Nagy). These people, among other spies, played big roles in the Revolution. Together, Hercules Mulligan, who tailored the clothes and gathered the secrets of many British officers, and Cato saved George Washington’s…
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Primel Konok AP.USH Period 1 Chapter 8 ID’s 1. Person: Benedict Arnold: He was a general during the American revolutionary war. He is famous for betraying his country and siding with the British. He was born in the year 1741. During the war Arnold had shown that he was a great skilled leader and he also gained the support of George Washington. However he had many enemies within the military and in 1777 a group of lower class men were promoted ahead of him. This made him feel really unappreciated…
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