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What role did Major John Andre play in Benedict Arnold treachery?
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Who was Benedict Arnold's contact with plans concealed in his boots about the West Point?
Benedict Arnold's contact with plans concealed in his boots about the West Point was Major John Andre. Andre, a British officer, was working as a spy and liaising with Arnold to betray the American fort at West Point. Andre was captured by Patriots and subsequently hanged for his role in the plot.
American spy hanged by the british in 1776?
Benedict Arnold
Who tried and hung as a spy while Benedict Arnold escaped and became a general in the british Army?
British Major John André, who was hung on October 2, 1780.
What state thought Benedict Arnold was a traitor?
He was in Pennsylvania at the time when the evidence was found and Major Andre was hanged. At that point he escaped to the British. When he escaped, he had not yet been accused of being a traitor. It was only after he escaped to behind British lines that people realized he had been the traitor. After the Revolutionary War, the complete story of his treachery became available in British archives in London.
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.
Which British officer was Benedict Arnold's messenger to Clinton?
Major John Andre
What actors and actresses appeared in Benedict Arnold - 1909?
The cast of Benedict Arnold - 1909 includes: William Humphrey as Major Andre Charles Kent as Benedict Arnold
What Officer's capture led to the exposure of Benedict Arnold as a traitor?
Major John Andre
What was the name of the British officer whose capture led to the exposure of Benedict Arnold as a traitor?
Major John Andre
Who was Benedict Arnold's contact with plans concealed in his boots about the West Point?
Benedict Arnold's contact with plans concealed in his boots about the West Point was Major John Andre. Andre, a British officer, was working as a spy and liaising with Arnold to betray the American fort at West Point. Andre was captured by Patriots and subsequently hanged for his role in the plot.
Who Was Benidict Arnold's Partner?
Major Andre was Benedict Arnold's spymaster. He was caught and hanged for his part in the West Point Affair. The contact was made between Andre and Arnold through Arnold's wife. Andre had been one of her suitors when the British occupied Philadelphia.
American spy hanged by the british in 1776?
Benedict Arnold
Who tried and hung as a spy while Benedict Arnold escaped and became a general in the british Army?
British Major John André, who was hung on October 2, 1780.
What state thought Benedict Arnold was a traitor?
He was in Pennsylvania at the time when the evidence was found and Major Andre was hanged. At that point he escaped to the British. When he escaped, he had not yet been accused of being a traitor. It was only after he escaped to behind British lines that people realized he had been the traitor. After the Revolutionary War, the complete story of his treachery became available in British archives in London.
American traitor during the revolution?
The traitor was Benedict Arnold, he went on the British side and told our secrets during the war. Soon after the war he moved on to Canada to live their. Later he got sick and he died alone in Canada.
What is Benedict Arnold's MAJOR accomplishment?
He gained "immortality" when he became a turn-coat.
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.
