answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

he hurt them. he was a spy and told the Germans/British all of our secrets.(if you are called a Benedict arnald that is a really big insult)

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: In 1777 did Benedict Arnold help the patriots or hurt them?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Continue Learning about General History

How did Benedict Arnold help King George 3?

look he helped the British get across the what and free all of the slaves and then he helped benidict Arnold come king of the power plant


Did Benedict Arnold help in the Battle of Bunker Hill?

Benedict Arnold was a General that lead part of the army of rebels in the taking of Bunker Hill and the Fort Ticonderoga. He switched side from the colonist to the British after being indebted to the congress and being passed up for multiple promotions.


Did the Battle of How Saratoga help the Patriots?

The battle of Saratoga gave the Patriots foreign help.


What year did Benedict Arnold's treason get started?

On September 21, 1780, during the American Revolution, American General Benedict Arnold commits treason when he meets with British Major John Andre to discuss handing over West Point to the British, in return for the promise of a large sum of money and a high position in the British army. In 1780, Arnold was given command of West Point, but the plot was foiled. Major John Andre was caught and hanged. Benedict Arnold escaped to the British side. After the war ended, he went to England where he was never given what had been promised to him. He died in 1801. There were two reasons behind his decision to help the British. The main reason is his second marriage to a very wealthy Philadelphia lady who demanded a lot. Secondly, he was in debt.


What American general change sides to fight with the British?

Benedict Arnold. He gave the British information and he was to turn over West Point , but after he was found out he tried to get help from the British they treated him poorly. He died dishonored and broke in London.

Related questions

Who did Benedict Arnold help?

The British.


How did Benedict Arnold help the British?

He was a spy for the British.


Who did Benedict Arnold help during the war?

WELL HE HELPED I DO NOT KNOW BUT WHEN I GET THE answer i will give it to you


Who captured fort ticonderoga?

Benedict Arnold with said help from Ethan Allen.


A patriot leadeer who changed sides and started to help the british?

Benedict Arnold


Who was Benedict Arnold's sister and how did she help him?

Benedict Arnold's sister was named Hannah. She and Benedict were the only children in their family to survive to adulthood. She was very devoted to Benedict, even losing perhaps her only romance because Benedict did not like her French suitor. After Benedict's first wife, Margaret, died, Hannah raised Magaret's and Benedict's children.


What wars did Benedict Arnold fight in?

The French and Indian War, the American Revolution.


Who was the general that switched sides to help the British during the American Revolution?

Benedict Arnold.


Did Benedict Arnold help the british or American?

British


Did Benedict Arnold achieve the rank of general?

Benedict Arnold is the most well known traitor in history after switching sides during the Revolutionary War. While serving as a Major General in the Continental Army, Benedict became bitter about perceived slights. He felt he was being passed over for promotions and had been accused of corruption by fellow patriots.


How did Benedict Arnold help King George 3?

look he helped the British get across the what and free all of the slaves and then he helped benidict Arnold come king of the power plant


When the Revolutionary war began what was a goal of Benedict Arnold?

to help america win the war, but the british paid him to tell them the american's plans