Arnold, Benedict

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1. An American general of the Revolutionary War. He performed notably in the early days of the war but became bitter over several setbacks to his career. After receiving command of the American fort at West Point, New York, Arnold plotted to betray it to the British. The plan was revealed when the American forces captured Major John André of the British army, who was carrying messages between Arnold and the British. Arnold escaped to England and continued a military career, but he was widely scorned by the English.

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Calling someone a “Benedict Arnold” is to label the person a traitor.

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Adams, John Quincy: In presidential election of 1824-5, 59-61; makes Clay secretary of state, 61; and is assailed therefor, 62; outlines Whig policy in his inaugural, 63; on the Panama mission, 64; in election of 1828, 69; preserves purity of civil service, 81; on recognition of Texas, 180; "Albany Regency," the, adopts "spoils system," 81; Arnold, Benedict: compared with Burr and J. Davis, 163.

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Arnold, Benedict, operations at Ticonderoga and Crown Point, 462; invasion of Canada, 471; at Valcour Island, 487-488; in campaign against Burgoyne, 495-499; treason, 511-512; in the British army, 530.

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Arnold, Benedict, 130, 230, 234.

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Arnold, Benedict, 103, 107, 112, 114; expedition to Canada of, 125, 128, 130; naval battle of, 134; retreat of, 136.

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Arnold, Benedict, General, 276, 294, 391.

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