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
General Benedict Arnold almost surrendered West Point
Benedict Arnold and his troops created America's first navy out of wilderness in 1776. It was with this navy that the Americans fought the Battle of Valcour Island. More importantly though, Benedict Arnold's greatest contribution to the United States was his leadership and bravery during the Battle of Saratoga. Without Benedict Arnold, the Battle of Saratoga would have been lost; France probably wouldn't have come to America's aid; and Americamight not have become a country. Benedict Arnold did so much for the United States. He shed blood for this country twice! He put his life on the line by serving the American Cause. Not only did he give some of his own money to the Cause, but he gave his brilliant military skill to the American Revolution. Benedict Arnold's role in the making of America is a large one, and that is why he should be remembered as a hero more than as a traitor.
Yes the answer is west point good job!
Benedict Arnold helped with the war Benedict Arnold led his army though Maine in the winter. He helped the soldiers survive. They had to eat boiled candles, bark, and shoe leather to survive. They finally made it to Quebec and they were disappointed because the French Canadians did not rush to support them. Many died but Arnold was wounded so he stayed outside the camp until May 1776, when the British landed new forces in Canada. At last, weakened by disease and hunger, the Americans withdrew, leaving Canada to the British. Answer By: Newenglandbrave I agree with this answer above but there is more to why he is an American hero. He had 2 main victories there was a victory at fort Ticonderoga and victory at Saratoga this is why he was a great American hero and Arnold was wounded at Saratoga. he was decomissioned to have a desk job in Philadelphia (sorry i cant spell) he was accused of stealing money from the the army's funds( i think) and he was mad about these charges and was suppose to go to trial but before he got a letter from George Washington and that letter said that he would have to await his trial because Pennsylvania's Governor didn't like Arnold at all and wanted to express his power and wrote a letter to Washington and said if he let Arnold go he would take away his support for the war this was something Washington couldn't handle because he needed all the support he could get he accepted these terms. This upset Arnold very much and this pushed him over the edge. He was already upset because of things i mentioned before the 2 major victories he had he was not given the credit. Other people were given credit and this upset he so much. He was pushed over the edge. After this he was asked to take control of a major post but he declined this shocked Washington all Arnold wanted was control of fort Arnold known better by today's name as west point. He wanted this so he could give it to the British and now he treason had begun. We ll know the story afterward with the letters getting intercepted and Arnold being put into British military and rising in the ranks there to . So i don't blame him for what he did i would of done the same. A famous line from Arnold was when he got shot. The lower ranking official asked him "where did u get shot" Arnold replied" My leg but I wish it would of went through my heart." If he would of died there he would of been the greatest American hero ever. i do not agree with that answer bacause even thow he stade with the Americans he went agenst them not to long after word.
He was a rebel general and traitor in the Revolutionary War. He planned to give the British the fort of West Point, but failed. He soon went to England
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
At the Battle of West Point, Georgia, April 16th 1865, the Confederate general did not surrender. This was Brigadier General Robert C. Tyler, CSA. During the American Revolution, General Benedict Arnold of the Continental Army was thwarted in a plot to give up West Point, New York in 1780.
General Benedict Arnold almost surrendered West Point
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.
WELL HE HELPED I DO NOT KNOW BUT WHEN I GET THE answer i will give it to you
Benedict Arnold and his troops created America's first navy out of wilderness in 1776. It was with this navy that the Americans fought the Battle of Valcour Island. More importantly though, Benedict Arnold's greatest contribution to the United States was his leadership and bravery during the Battle of Saratoga. Without Benedict Arnold, the Battle of Saratoga would have been lost; France probably wouldn't have come to America's aid; and Americamight not have become a country. Benedict Arnold did so much for the United States. He shed blood for this country twice! He put his life on the line by serving the American Cause. Not only did he give some of his own money to the Cause, but he gave his brilliant military skill to the American Revolution. Benedict Arnold's role in the making of America is a large one, and that is why he should be remembered as a hero more than as a traitor.
West Point ~Rogers:)
Yes the answer is west point good job!
Yes, he did. He one time ran through the battle field until the British shot him down, while he was recovering, he married a Loyalist because he was mad because he didn't think they gave back to him for all he did. Then he tried to give the British one of the American forts.
Benedict Arnold helped with the war Benedict Arnold led his army though Maine in the winter. He helped the soldiers survive. They had to eat boiled candles, bark, and shoe leather to survive. They finally made it to Quebec and they were disappointed because the French Canadians did not rush to support them. Many died but Arnold was wounded so he stayed outside the camp until May 1776, when the British landed new forces in Canada. At last, weakened by disease and hunger, the Americans withdrew, leaving Canada to the British. Answer By: Newenglandbrave I agree with this answer above but there is more to why he is an American hero. He had 2 main victories there was a victory at fort Ticonderoga and victory at Saratoga this is why he was a great American hero and Arnold was wounded at Saratoga. he was decomissioned to have a desk job in Philadelphia (sorry i cant spell) he was accused of stealing money from the the army's funds( i think) and he was mad about these charges and was suppose to go to trial but before he got a letter from George Washington and that letter said that he would have to await his trial because Pennsylvania's Governor didn't like Arnold at all and wanted to express his power and wrote a letter to Washington and said if he let Arnold go he would take away his support for the war this was something Washington couldn't handle because he needed all the support he could get he accepted these terms. This upset Arnold very much and this pushed him over the edge. He was already upset because of things i mentioned before the 2 major victories he had he was not given the credit. Other people were given credit and this upset he so much. He was pushed over the edge. After this he was asked to take control of a major post but he declined this shocked Washington all Arnold wanted was control of fort Arnold known better by today's name as west point. He wanted this so he could give it to the British and now he treason had begun. We ll know the story afterward with the letters getting intercepted and Arnold being put into British military and rising in the ranks there to . So i don't blame him for what he did i would of done the same. A famous line from Arnold was when he got shot. The lower ranking official asked him "where did u get shot" Arnold replied" My leg but I wish it would of went through my heart." If he would of died there he would of been the greatest American hero ever. i do not agree with that answer bacause even thow he stade with the Americans he went agenst them not to long after word.
During the American War for Independence, British Major John AndrÉ is hanged as a spy by U.S. military forces in Tappan, New York. But, many people think that it was really Benedict Arnold. The truth is that Arnold could not be found, for he was the one who was going to get hanged originally. They could never find Arnold, so they hung Andre instead.