Arnold, Benedict
(b. January 14, 1741; d. June 14, 1801) General of the American Revolution; traitor.
Benedict Arnold, born in Norwich, Connecticut, and who died in England, was one of America...
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Benedict Arnold
Born January 14, 1741Norwich, ConnecticutDied June 14, 1801London, England
Military leader, traitor
"Having made every sacrifice of fortune and blood, and become a cripple i...
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Although he fought with skill and courage in many campaigns during the American Revolution, Gen. Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) is best known as the man who betrayed his country.Benedict Arnold was born ...
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Benedict Arnold was a traitor to America while also being largely responsible for America winning the Revolutionary War. By betraying the Americans, Arnold's actions drove the Americans to fight hard...
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Journalism: America's companies are shutting down factories and offices, and shipping jobs wholesale overseas. That's how the media have portrayed it. In reality, outsourcing has created more, bett...
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