Benedict+Arnold

Benedict Arnold 1741-1801  BEFORE THE WAR Benedict Arnold is one of many Benedict Arnold’s; the name ran in his family. His family had money problems which lead him to be taken from school. He got in trouble a lot because he was he was willing to do anything and had a lack of parental control. His mother died in 1759 and two years later so did Arnolds dad. In 1767 He married Margaret Mansfield. Benedict Arnold was Captain in the Governor’s Second Company of Guards. When the war Lexington and Concord happened Arnold went off to war with his troops. He asked Massachusetts Committee of safety to capture Ticonderoga. Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys meet up with Benedict Arnold’s troops and Arnold himself. Arnold stayed with Allen and his men. Allan and the green mountain boys made fun of Arnold. Allen and Arnold only thought the same about the invasion of Canada. Arnold and Allen decided to invade Canada. Easton delivered the anocement that they had captured Massachusetts. Arnold spent time with the enemy and his fellow countrymen. Benedict Arnold did come into control a little bit. Easton made sure that Arnold would not be able to capture Ticonderoga; this lead to more deputes between Easton and Allen. Arnold challenged Easton to a fight but Easton refused. When Eaton and Arnolds fight got physical, Allen and Easton left. Arnold continued with his plans. Massachusetts Committee placed him under Colonial Benjamin Hinman. With his anger he quickly dismissed his troops; after quitting. Arnold’s troops were recruited by Arnold’s enemy Easton. Benedict Arnold started to feel abandoned. The Canadian plans were not over with. George Washington told the continental congress about Benedict Arnold. Arnold now became a Colonel he began to work out his plans. Arnold like the free will he had with his job. Arnold went to war in harsh weather conditions. Some of Arnold’s men left him before the war and took much needed supplies with them. In the end Arnold had 600 men and was ready for success. Arnold tried to take Quebec but the storms delayed the war for 3 days. The British got more protection for the war. Deices spread through the people Numbers of men were loss. December 31, 1775 Benedict got hurt in the leg with a bullet. Daniel Morgan took over. May 1779 Benedict Arnold began to work with the British. No one knows why but we assume it’s because he was hurt and felt unappreciated by his own country. He also got lots more money from the British armies Arnold gave the British west point after getting it from Sir Henry Clinton The British never fully trusted Arnold. AFTER THE WAR He moved back with his family in London. He died in 1801 and three years later so did his wife.

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