i have to do a project on it
2006-11-07 12:30:58 · 6 answers · asked by cutiewhitney93 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Once upon a time he actually won a few for the Americans.
His history is pretty colorful, but he decided to go to the other side...
I guess that makes him like Darth Vader!
2006-11-07 12:32:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benedict_Arnold
Arnold had distinguished himself as a hero of the revolution early in the war through acts of cunning and bravery at Fort Ticonderoga in 1775 and at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777. However, Arnold strongly opposed the decision by the Continental Congress to form an alliance with France.
Hope that helps some.
2006-11-07 20:36:39 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin J 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Benedict Arnold helped win some wars for the colonies, some were very decisive leading to the victory of the U.S., the only reason he betrayed the U.S. was that he couldn't support his wealthy lifestyle on the money he was making from the army.
2006-11-07 20:34:29 · answer #3 · answered by Luis 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not as black-and-white as it seems. As Earl D says, he did win a few for the Americans. He just couldn't keep himself on the right track, like Bill Clinton. I read a detailed but brief history on Benedict Arnold not long ago, that's why I'm confident of Earl D's answer. God Bless you.
2006-11-07 20:35:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He had to do actions that got him to a high enough rank that his betrayal would matter, if a private went AWOL no one would notice but what ever he was (general, captain...) Had been a war hero at sometime, to be that great of a rank.
2006-11-07 20:35:42 · answer #5 · answered by Timothy C 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends on which side you were on as to whether he was considered a traitor or a hero eh??
2006-11-07 20:33:37 · answer #6 · answered by dances with cats 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋