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Oh honey, Benedict Arnold did indeed reach the rank of general during the American Revolutionary War. But let's not forget he also became America's most famous traitor. So sure, he had the title, but he definitely didn't win any popularity contests.

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Benedict Arnold is the most well known traitor in history after switching sides during the Revolutionary War. While serving as a Major General in the Continental Army, Benedict became bitter about perceived slights. He felt he was being passed over for promotions and had been accused of corruption by fellow patriots.

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He was a American traitor and a British traitor in the Revolutionary War. He is the biggest traitor in American history

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He was promoted to General with the help of George Washington.

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Benedict Arnold achieved the rank of Major General in the Continental Army of the United States. After his defection, he was made a Brigadier General in the British Army.

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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.


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Benedict Arnold betrayed America because his british wife wanted him home, he also wanted the money. Which he received little of after his huge help to the british. Benedict Arnold was a general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and is known as a traitor to the United States forces and plotting to surrender the American fort at West Point, New York, to the British during the American Revolution. Arnold distinguished himself as a hero of revolution early in the war through acts of cunning and bravery in the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga, the Invasion of Canada (1775), the Battle of Valcour Island in Lake Champlain in 1776, the battles of Danbury and Ridgefield in Connecticut (after which he was promoted to Major General), and the Battle of Saratoga in 1777. He was wounded several times and inspite of his many successes, he was passed over for promotion by the Continental Congress because he was not trusted. Arnold also opposed the alliance with France. He became heavily indebted, and was accused of corruption. He also married a Loyalist girl, Peggy Shippen. Frustrated and disaffected, Arnold turned to treason. In September 1780, he formulated his scheme. If he had succeeded, British forces would have controlled the Hudson River valley and split the colonies in half. The plot was thwarted, but Arnold escaped to British forces. He received a commission and a small reward. The British gave him small commands, but did not trust him. After the war, he lived in Canada and Britain, dying poor and obscure in 1801. He didnt get the credit for the three wars he fought in and won.


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