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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Twenty Pounds GBP in 1780 had the purchasing power of about £1,907.82 GBP today.
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May 12, 1780
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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.
John Mordaunt - British Army officer - died in 1780.
Hugh Arbuthnot - British Army officer - was born in 1780.