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What did Benedict Arnold do that caused him to be charged with treason?
He conspired with the British to turn over the Amercan fort of West Point to the British.
What is the highest crime you can commit?
That would depend on your point of view: Committed against another person, probably First Degree Murder. Against your country/nation/homeland, probably Treason.
He plotted with the british in 1780?
Benedict Arnold, a general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, plotted with the British in 1780 to surrender West Point in exchange for money and a high-ranking position in the British army. This betrayal is considered one of the most infamous acts of treason in American history.
Colonial officer who committed a treasonous act when when he attempted to turn West point over to the British?
It was Benedict Arnold the Colonial officer.
What side did Benedict Arnold fight for in the Revolutionary War and what was his part in the war?
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.
Who was the colonial officer who committed a treasonous act when he attempted to turn West Point over to the British?
General Benedict Arnold.
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.
Why some Americans who had fought in the revolution looked on the whiskey rebelion as treason?
they thought that they should not have had to come to the point of what they did
Did west point fall to the British?
West Point has never fallen in British hands.
What fort was built on the Hudson?
Well, there were a number of forts built along the Hudson river at different times and places. The most famous one though was West Point, named simply after its location. This was a critical strategic fortification during the Revolutionary War. American pssession of it made it impossible for the British to exploit their control of New York City by advancing up the river. Bendict Arnold committed treason by attempting to surrender the fort to the British. It became the home of the United States Military Academy in the early 1800s. Michael Montagne
Who planed to open the west point gate to the British?
Who tried to open the west point gate for the british
Can a purebred British Shorthair have colour point features?
Yes, a purebred British Shorthair can have colour point features.
