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THIS DAY IN HISTORY – Benedict Arnold is court-martialed – 1779

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Why Did Benedict Arnold Betray America? | HISTORY

The court-martial of Benedict Arnold convenes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After a relatively clean record in the early days of the American Revolution, Arnold was charged with 13 counts of misbehavior, including misusing government wagons and illegally buying and selling goods. Although his notorious betrayal was still many months away, Arnold’s resentment over this order and the perceived mistreatment by the American Army would fuel his traitorous decision. Continue reading “THIS DAY IN HISTORY – Benedict Arnold is court-martialed – 1779”

THIS DAY IN HISTORY – Benedict Arnold commits treason – 1780

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Benedict Arnold: Traitor, Wife & West Point - HISTORY - HISTORY

On September 21, 1780, during the American Revolution, American General Benedict Arnold meets with British Major John Andre to discuss handing over West Point to the British, in return for the promise of a large sum of money and a high position in the British army. The plot was foiled and Arnold, a former American hero, became synonymous with the word “traitor.”

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY – Benedict Arnold commits treason – 1780

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On September 21, 1780, during the American Revolution, American General Benedict Arnold meets with British Major John Andre to discuss handing over West Point to the British, in return for the promise of a large sum of money and a high position in the British army. The plot was foiled and Arnold, a former American hero, became synonymous with the word “traitor.”

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY – Benedict Arnold commits treason – 1780

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On September 21, 1780, during the American Revolution, American General Benedict Arnold meets with British Major John Andre to discuss handing over West Point to the British, in return for the promise of a large sum of money and a high position in the British army. The plot was foiled and Arnold, a former American hero, became synonymous with the word “traitor.”

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