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he wanted a higher rank and a better pay, for he was deeply in debt
however, he mostly betrayed his country for his wife, margaret. if you research her, she is the real 'benedict arnold'. she had relations with another british soldier named andre and she got benedict to switch sides. there wasnt exactly an affair though but all of it was his wifes idea.
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Benedict Arnold and why he betray his country?
he was wounded and retired,but later joined the British for money
What are all of the facts about Benedict Arnold?
SOME PEOPLE SAY HIS WIFE TOLD HIM TO BETRAY HIS COUNTRY he fought the battle of concord by himself and failed
What fort did the Benedict arnold plan to betray?
West Point
Why is the fort that Benedict Arnold tried to betray important today?
It is our military academy.
When did Benedict Arnold betray the Americans and fight with the British during the revolutionary war?
1780-1781
What year did Hitler betray his country?
2011
Why is Benedict Arnold a trader?
I think you mean Traitor. Arnold attempted to betray the West Point to the British until his plot was discovered.
How did Benedict Arnold betray George Washington?
Benedict Arnold had plotted to give control of West Point(an American Military Depot) to the British in exchange for 10,000 pounds sterling and a Brigadier's ranking in the British army
Is it right to betray the country you have lived in all your life for a country that is your nationality?
Well, it all depends on which you are more emotionally attached to. I would hope you are not in a situation where you would have to "betray" your country. If you are planning something bad i would advise against that
What country did Pope Benedict visit in September?
Benedict visited Great Britain in September of 2010.
What country did Benedict Arnold represent?
america!
How did Benedict Arnold betray your country?
He obtained command of West Point fort (located in New York) on September 23, 1780, and surrendered it to the British. He did not surrender it because his army was really losing, but because he had already planned to do so.
