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Benedict Arnold, a general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, plotted with the British in 1780 to surrender West Point in exchange for money and a high-ranking position in the British army. This betrayal is considered one of the most infamous acts of treason in American history.
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When did benidict Arnold commit treason?
sometime in 1779 or 1780
What city did the british capture in 1780?
quebec
Who won the battle of Charleston in 1780?
British won
Who won the the battle Charleston in 1780?
British won
How many british pounds was 20 in 1780?
Twenty Pounds GBP in 1780 had the purchasing power of about £1,907.82 GBP today.
Who was the British lord that won the battle of Charleston on 1780?
Cornwallis
British lord who won the battle of Charleston in 1780?
Cornwallis
When did the british capture Charleston SC?
May 12, 1780
When did the british east India tea company begin?
in 1780
Who was the general who went over to Britain during the revolutionary war?
It was Gen. Benedict Arnold who turned traitor in 1780. He was considered to be brilliant and dashing, but he also was ambitious, greedy, unscrupulous, and suffering from the idea that he wasn't appreciated. He plotted with the British to sell out West Point for 6300 sterling and an officer's commission. By accident the plot was found out and Arnold fled to the British.
When did John Mordaunt - British Army officer - die?
John Mordaunt - British Army officer - died in 1780.
When was Hugh Arbuthnot - British Army officer - born?
Hugh Arbuthnot - British Army officer - was born in 1780.
