People often talk about how “evil” Benedict Arnold was, how his name was often associated with the word “Traitor”. Then we hear how he was: brilliant, victorious leader, very successful, credited battle hero, and the list goes on. But do we really know if Benedict Arnold was as bad as his reputation proceed? Was Benedict Arnold a Traitor or a Hero? There has been six Benedict Arnolds including the traitor of the United States of America. The first Benedict Arnold sailed from New England to New Port
the Battle of Fort Ticonderoga. In fact, the battle was over in less than twenty-four hours. Fort Ticonderoga was taken by American soldiers without a single shot fired. The weaponry seized from Fort Ticonderoga played a major role in strengthening the fire power of the American forces and helped save Boston from the British. In 1755, French settlers built Fort Carillon. When the British soldiers successfully took over the fort from the French in 1759, they renamed it Fort Ticonderoga. The name “Ticonderoga”
good things he has done. Arnold gave up West Point for 20,000 pounds in 1780. Most people don't know the good things he did for America. He fought many battles for the freedom of America. He fought in the battles on lake Champlain, The capture of Fort Ticonderoga, and The Quebec battle. He shouldn't be known for the bad things he has done, but for the good that he did for America's freedom. Although Benedict Arnold is known
acts, Benedict Arnold helped shape the course of the American Revolution. In 1775, Benedict Arnold had taken his first victory-Fort Ticonderoga. The Battle of the fort occured on May 10, 1775. Arnold and four-hundred soldiers stood opposite of the fort on Lake Champlain and waited for the scouting units to return (CIA). When they had returned, they told Benedict that the fort had only housed fourty-nine British soldiers, a megar amount compared to Benedict's. But the scouts had also noted that there
the opportunity to finally defeat Britain. The French took part in the Revolutionary War where they defeated the common enemy, Britain. France helped the Americans in the Revolutionary War by sending supplies and troops, and capturing and building forts, but could have
The Notorious Benedict Arnold; A True Story of Adventure, Heroism, & Treachery is a historic, non-fiction book written by Steve Sheinkin , an “Arnold fanatic”. Published by Roaring Brook Press on November 9, 2010, this piece of literature contains 285 pages with complete sources, and references. In addition, this book won the YALSA Award in 2012 for its literary impact on young adults. With this biography, Steve Sheinkin seeks to describe all aspects of a crucial figure in the history of America
Hampshire. Together the Green Mountain Boys captured Fort Ticonderoga, a British fort in New York, south-west of Lake Champlain. The Boys yearned to take the fort, as the surplus of cannons and ammunition was greatly needed by the patriot armies. However, Allen’s men were not the only ones attempting to take Fort Ticonderoga. An officer from Massachusetts named Benedict Arnold was asked by the Massachusetts Committee of Safety to take the fort. They later decided to team up and take it because they
Once the Battles of Lexington and Concord were fought, he proposed to the Massachusetts Committee of Safety a plan to capture Fort Ticonderoga. The Committee made Arnold colonel and ordered him to enlist as many as 400 men to
Benedict Arnold, a name known throughout America as a name that means traitor. Everyone knows he betrayed his country, but not many know exactly why. No one betrays someone or something without a reason and this is the same with Benedict Arnold. In this paper I’m going to discuss his life and events leading up to his betrayal and his untimely death. This is the story of Benedict Arnold, the revolutionary traitor. Benedict Arnold was born on January 14, 1741 in Norwich, Connecticut to Benedict
might have even been the best general the United States had. But during a bleak moment of envy, hurt and distrust, an admirable leader turned into a monster that could not be turned back. When he was at his lowest, he decided to surrender West Point, a fort that was essential to the Americans during the Revolution, over to the British. He did not succeed, but he still managed to get away before he was caught. Arnold’s name was now to be forever associated with treachery and dishonesty (Creighton). But
Battle of Ticonderoga Prior to the war Arnold became a captain in the Governor's Second Company of Guards. Eager for action, Arnold and his men marched off to Cambridge and asked for the commission of the Massachusetts committee of safety to capture Fort Ticonderoga. Along the way Arnold’s group met up with Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys. Despite their differences the groups successfully captured the fort on May 10th by surprising the British Garrison. As the Green Mountain Boys raided
The Seven Years War, or sometimes referred to as the French and Indian war, took place in the year 1754 and finally came to a conclusion in 1763, just prior to the American Revolution. The French and Indian war is often a war that’s importance is overlooked throughout the history of America. The French and Indian war set the stage for the George Washington to become the most important American figure in history. The events and battles of the Seven Years War would lead the colonist to helping the
The Battles of Saratoga On October 17, 1777, General Horatio Gates along with Colonel Daniel Morgan and Benedict Arnold won a great victory against the Great Britain forces led by General John Burgoyne. The Battles of Saratoga took place in two separate battles and in two distinct locations. The first Battle of Saratoga took place on September 19, 1777, at the farm of John Freeman, a Loyalist supporter; known as the Battle of Freeman’s Farm. The second battle occurred nine miles south of Saratoga
attack the French from New York to Niagara, for Edward Braddock and his regiments to capture the infamous Ft. Duquesne, and the British to attack up the Hudson River, from New York to Montreal. Despite the British being a leading world power at the time, they relied heavily on the provincial’s assistance- by 1760 the colonist comprised 40% of the overall North American British
assuming control over much of the countryside, and a state of rebellion materialized. On the night of May 10, 1775, a Vermont militia called the Green Mountain Boys under the command of Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen seized the strategic outpost of Fort Ticonderoga in New York. The fait accompli of hostility was recognized by the Second Continental Congress, which convened at Philadelphia on May 10, 1775. The Congress was to give political expression and direction to the uprising and attempted to consolidate
away important locations of supply drops and troops to the British, and surrendered many of the American forts. Benedict Arnold was born on Jan. 4, 1741 to Capt. Benedict and Hannah King Arnold. At the age of fourteen, he became the apprentice to a firm of druggists. He enlisted for the militia at the
One of the most notorious names in history is Benedict Arnold, an American Revolutionary War leader, who is known for being the “traitor to his country.” Yet, without his courageous and heroic deeds in the fight against the British, the Americans may have not gained freedom. In Saratoga, New York, a monument is dedicated to Arnold’s contribution to the victory of the Battle of Saratoga; however, there is no name on the monument. Biographer James Kirby Martin once said, “The tragedy of Benedict Arnold
Battle of Bunker Hill, this battle unfortunately won by the British. The patriots suffered a rough total of 1,500 casualties that day, but they did however not let that stop them. Next battle was the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga, Although it was a small-scale conflict, the Battle of Fort Ticonderoga was the first American victory of the Revolutionary War, and would give the Continental Army much-needed artillery to be used in future battles. Future battles consisted of the Battles of Trenton and Princeton
It is interesting to note of those who were involved in the Battle of Bunker Hill. No documentation can prove that French soldiers had involvement in this battle or from any other country involved other than the British and the American colonists. However, Black individuals were allowed to fight. These were freemen, however, freemen and slaves who were serving in place of their masters, fighting for freedom they would most likely never see for themselves. It is sad to learn that these individuals
huge loss and end up retreating. Great Britain did more than double damage on America than America did to them. William Howe, the British general, led the Loyalists in this battle and caused the Patriots to flee from New York and lose their spying fort. Despite their efforts, America lost this battle, but did indeed end up winning the war.