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 The American Traitor Benedict Arnold Stabs America in the Back

//Benedict Arnold is a traitor. Benedict Arnold joined the Continental army in 1775 and fought in many battles as a patriot. Arnold contributed too many American victories. Arnold participated in the capture of British Garrison at Fort Ticonderoga. He stopped an invasion of New York at the Battle of Lake Champlain. He had an important role in the surrender of British General John Burgoyne’s army at Saratoga. Arnold was a high ranked soldier and personal friend of George Washington. Even though he played such an influential role in the winning of these battles he said he never felt he received the credit he deserved.// // Because Arnold felt he didn’t get the credit he deserved he started talking to British leaders. By 1779 Arnold was supplying the British with Continental Army troop locations, supply locations, where they were keeping their weapons and ammunition. He was also giving the British details on the troops strengths. This was when it became official that Arnold has switched sides and stabbed his country in the back. // // Although some argue that Arnold should have been killed for treason he was not. In January 1801 Arnold’s health began to decline. He was diagnosed with Gout and died in June of 1801. He was sixty years old. //