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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See Abolition Anthony, Susan, 564 Appomattox, 363 Arbitration: international, 480 514, 617 labor disputes, 582 Arizona, admission, 443 Arkansas, admission, 272 Arnold, Benedict, 114, 120 Articles of Confederation, 110, 139ff.,

From History of the United States by Beard, Charles A. (Charles Austin)

Arnold, Benedict, 144, 151, 152, 156, 166, 178; treachery of, 215, 216, 221-223, 225.

From The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration by Poole, Reginald Lane

Arnold, Benedict, 10, 26, 37, 38, 39, 41, 49.

From The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 by Jacquemart, Jules-Ferdinand

Johnson, Andrew, as he used to be, as he is: see Arnold, Benedict.

From The Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell by Lowell, James Russell

Arnold, Benedict, at Quebec; in Burgoyne's campaign; treason of.

From A Short History of the United States by Channing, Edward