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He obtained command of West Point fort (located in New York) on September 23, 1780, and surrendered it to the British. He did not surrender it because his army was really losing, but because he had already planned to do so.

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Benedict Arnold betrayed America because he was unhappy with his rank. he wanted to become a step higher and receive better pay. he was in deep dept so he converted to the loyalist's side and betrayed our country buy smuggling weapons and ammunition.

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Benedict Arnold and why he betray his country?

he was wounded and retired,but later joined the British for money


What fort did the Benedict arnold plan to betray?

West Point


Why is the fort that Benedict Arnold tried to betray important today?

It is our military academy.


What are all of the facts about Benedict Arnold?

SOME PEOPLE SAY HIS WIFE TOLD HIM TO BETRAY HIS COUNTRY he fought the battle of concord by himself and failed


When did Benedict Arnold betray the Americans and fight with the British during the revolutionary war?

1780-1781


Why is Benedict Arnold a trader?

I think you mean Traitor. Arnold attempted to betray the West Point to the British until his plot was discovered.


How did Benedict Arnold betray George Washington?

Benedict Arnold had plotted to give control of West Point(an American Military Depot) to the British in exchange for 10,000 pounds sterling and a Brigadier's ranking in the British army


What country did Benedict Arnold represent?

america!


Why did Benedict betray his country?

he wanted a higher rank and a better pay, for he was deeply in debt however, he mostly betrayed his country for his wife, margaret. if you research her, she is the real 'benedict arnold'. she had relations with another british soldier named andre and she got benedict to switch sides. there wasnt exactly an affair though but all of it was his wifes idea.


Who was an American general who tricked the British at fort Aramaic but later betrayed my country?

Benedict Arnold


Captured Fort Ticonderoga and later betrayed his country?

Benedict Arnold captured Fort Ticonderoga and later betrayed his country. Benedict Arnold was a general in the Continental army.


Who switched allegiance to the US during the revolutionary war?

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