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What side did Benedict Arnold fight for in the Revolutionary War and what was his part in the war?
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∙ 11y ago
Benedict Arnold fought on both sides during the American Revolution. He began as a successful and effect officer serving under George Washington.
Later he tried, and failed, to arrange for the British to capture West Point. Following that he fled to the British lines and served the remainder of the war as a British officer.
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∙ 13y agohe was on the patriots side:) LOL he used alot of drugs
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∙ 13y agoHe was on the American side at first, but later he had joined the British. Hope this helped!:)
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∙ 9y agoThe British-since he committed treason we can't say he was loyal to US no matter how he felt after
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What is Benedict Arnold guilty of?
He attempted to turn over the Colonial Fort at West Point, NY (at a bend in the Hudson River) to the British. Had Arnold (one of the heroes at the Battle of Saratoga) given control of the fort at West Point, NY to the English, they might have gotten control of the Hudson river and split the Colonies in two (with New England and the rest unable to join together and fight. Arnold attempted to sell out the Colonials for money, power, and because he had a large ego. He was also not given the credit he had earned for his part in winning several victories, such as the large part he had in the victory at Saratoga. Arnold's treason was detected and Major Andre (the British spy who communicated with Arnold) was caught and hung, because the Colonials could not capture Arnold in order to hang him.
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.
What part did the neutralists take in the revolutionary war?
The neutralist didnt wanna fight for independence
How were Paul Revere and Samuel Adams friends?
Revere and Adams worked together to spin the actions of the British. A good example of this is the Revere handbill drawn after the Boston massacre to show the soldiers shooting colonists. It was pure propaganda on their part to create a negative reaction to the British.
What did George Washington do for the Quebec war?
Washington took no part in the Quebec Campaign. Benedict Arnold, General Mongomery, and Daniel Morgan were the American commanders of that ill-advised fiasco.
Where did Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold lose to the British?
Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold were defeated in the Battle of Quebec in December of 1775. This was part of the first military initiative of the Continental Army.
What is Benedict Arnold guilty of?
He attempted to turn over the Colonial Fort at West Point, NY (at a bend in the Hudson River) to the British. Had Arnold (one of the heroes at the Battle of Saratoga) given control of the fort at West Point, NY to the English, they might have gotten control of the Hudson river and split the Colonies in two (with New England and the rest unable to join together and fight. Arnold attempted to sell out the Colonials for money, power, and because he had a large ego. He was also not given the credit he had earned for his part in winning several victories, such as the large part he had in the victory at Saratoga. Arnold's treason was detected and Major Andre (the British spy who communicated with Arnold) was caught and hung, because the Colonials could not capture Arnold in order to hang him.
Who was the Colonial leader who played a part in the victory at Fort Ticonderoga and who helped in a failed invasion of Canada?
benedict arnold
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.
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.
What are facts Benedict Arnold?
Benedict Arnold was not a loyalist or a patriot he was an opportunist.he was a big traitor.he was also a general.he was part of the British army in 1781. his wife convinced him to betray his country, but only for money.he was born in Norwich.he fought the battle of concord alone and of course failed.he piloted the American forces to win the battle of Saratoga.he was born January 14, 1741.he died June 14, 1801.he died in London Englandall of his siblings caught yellow feverHannah was his only sibling to survive yellow feverb4 he was a general he was a pharmasisthe switched from being on the frenches side to the british just bcause, he wanted more money & he was in debt.
What part did the neutralists take in the revolutionary war?
The neutralist didnt wanna fight for independence
How were Paul Revere and Samuel Adams friends?
Revere and Adams worked together to spin the actions of the British. A good example of this is the Revere handbill drawn after the Boston massacre to show the soldiers shooting colonists. It was pure propaganda on their part to create a negative reaction to the British.
What did George Washington do for the Quebec war?
Washington took no part in the Quebec Campaign. Benedict Arnold, General Mongomery, and Daniel Morgan were the American commanders of that ill-advised fiasco.
What is Benedict arnolds significant involvements during the revolutionary war?
he was a big part of the Americans involvement until he traded to the British side when it didn't seem like the colonist were going to win the war.
Who were Peggy shippen's children?
If you are referring to Peggy Shippen from the book Finishing Becca by Ann Rinaldi, Peggy had one child and his name was Edward. He was the son of Peggy Shippen and Benedict Arnold {in the story - I'm not sure if that part of the story was fictional or not.}
When did the minute men die?
Minute Men were part of the American Revolutionary Army. They were fighters who could be ready to fight on a moments notice. They died fighting the British forces.
