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Benedict Arnold was an American Revolutionary War hero when he defeated British General Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga. However, recognition paled against expectations and he became disgruntled. As a result, he turned traitor, making a deal to turn over West Point to the British.
Perhaps Arnold had thought he would be greeted as a hero in New York ; if so, he was badly mistaken. The younger British officers, who had been Andre's companions, despised this traitor in their midst. The older officers shunned him. So he was not welcomed, he had a few friends. They were thinking the next time there was a war who says he wont turn on us?
Benedict Arnold was a high ranking member of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. When he was appointed the commander of the fort of West Point, his plot to turn the fort over to the British was discovered. Arnold was able to escape to the British side and avoid being tried as a spy.
General Benedict Arnold.
One of Benedict Arnold's accomplishments was his role in the American Revolution. He played a pivotal role in the surrender of British General John Burgoyne at Saratoga. He became a hero in this war.
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He gained "immortality" when he became a turn-coat.
He lead many victorys for the colonists.... but he felt he wasn't getting enough credit/fame for um so he turned to the British side. And was considered a Traitor. peace out ;]
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Benedict Arnold became a traitor because he did not agree with America.He was a great general and will always be remembered. Benedict Arnold was dissatisfied with his treatment by the Congress and other army officers, feeling he was not getting the recognition he deserved for his part in major battles, like the one at Saratoga. He then approached the British with a plan to turn over the American fort at West Point, New York to the British. West Point was extremely important to the colonists because it commanded the Hudson River and prevented British warships from sailing down from Canada and cutting the New England colonies off from the rest of the colonies. When the plan was found out, he escaped to England and became an officer in the British army. At Saratoga, Arnold had played a major role in the winning of the battle and was even wounded in the leg. Horatio Gates took the honors though. Later, a comment was made by colonial soldiers about Arnold to the effect that if they ever caught him,he would be hanged as a traitor but that the leg that was wounded at Saratoga would be cut off and buried with full military honors. He was considered a traitor in 1779.
He turned over to the British at West Point
He turned over to the British at West Point