What did Benedict Arnold do as a loyalist?

Answer 1

Benedict Arnold and his troops created America's first navy out of wilderness in 1776. It was with this navy that the Americans fought the Battle of Valcour Island.

More importantly though, Benedict Arnold's greatest contribution to the United States was his leadership and bravery during the Battle of Saratoga. Without Benedict Arnold, the Battle of Saratoga would have been lost; France probably wouldn't have come to America's aid; and Americamight not have become a country.

Benedict Arnold did so much for the United States. He shed blood for this country twice! He put his life on the line by serving the American Cause. Not only did he give some of his own money to the Cause, but he gave his brilliant military skill to the American Revolution. Benedict Arnold's role in the making of America is a large one, and that is why he should be remembered as a hero more than as a traitor.

Answer 2

He was a general in the American military during the Revolutionary War, but he betrayed America and helped Britain because he wanted money, power and prestige. Although he secretly sold the plans of West Point's defenses to the British, the spy transporting them was captured, and Arnold was exposed as a traitor. He was commissioned a general by the British, but fought few battles and died in England in 1801.

Answer 3

Benedict Arnold was a general during the American Revolutionary War who originally fought for the American Continental Army but defected to the British Army. While a general on the American side, he obtained command of the fort at West Point, New York, and plotted to surrender it to the British forces.

Answer 4

He was a traitor, he betrayed the Americans went on the British side and told the Americans plans.

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Answer 5

Benedict Arnold and the Loyalists refused to take an oath of allegiance to the new regime, when required to do so,