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Why did Benedict Arnold become a spy for the British?
By 1779, Arnold had been making deals with the British. He did this because he was angry at the American Government for court-marshalling him because they found him guilty of using the army for his own personal reasons. He also went to the British because he wanted more money and he was in debt. The British gave Benedict Arnold a lot of money to become a British spy. They also promised to make him a British officer but they never fully trusted him.
What kind of contributions did the Anasazi make?
Yiddish
What contributions did the Harappan civilizations make?
grid system
What was Garrett Morgan's contribution?
his contributions was to make a stoplight
What political contributions did Colin Powell make?
this sucks
What did Ethan Allen do in the revolutionary war to make him famous?
He led the siege on Fort Ticonderoga and led the Green Mountain Boys in doing so. He arrived just prior to Benedict Arnold who had a military commission from the Massachusetts and Connecticut revolutionary councils.
Was West Point important to the revolutionary war?
Yes: " Benedict Arnold was born in Norwich, Connecticut, on January 14, 1741. He married Margaret Mansfield, but she died on June 19, 1775. Four years later he married Peggy Shippen. Arnold opened a druggist shop that also sold books. He also did a lot of traveling for his business. He was in the West Indies when he learned about the Boston Massacre. He reacted by saying, "Are the Americans all asleep and tamely giving up their liberties?" He wrote that the Colonists should take "immediate vengeance!" Image courtesy of Art Today Benedict Arnold was an American general. At the beginning of the Revolution, Benedict Arnold was one of the bravest. Benedict Arnold tricked the British into thinking that thousands and thousands of American forces were heading to Fort Schuyler. There were really less than a thousand were going to the fort. The Americans entered the fort with no enemy, thanks to Benedict Arnold's trick. By 1779, Arnold had been making deals with the British. He did this because he was angry at the American Government for court-marshalling him because they found him guilty of using the army for his own personal reasons. He also went to the British because he wanted more money and he was in debt. The British gave Benedict Arnold a lot of money to become a British spy. They also promised to make him a British officer but they never fully trusted him. Arnold offered to turn West Point over to the British. West Point was an important American fort, and Arnold was the general there. John André was a major in the British army. John André and Benedict Arnold exchanged letters about the plans for West Point. John André was caught by the Americans, and they found the documents in his sock. The documents showed that Benedict Arnold was a traitor. Benedict Arnold escaped from the Americans, and he was never caught. For the rest of his life, he lived in Canada and England. He died in London, England, on June 14, 1801."
Who did Benedict Arnold marry?
Benedict Arnold had two wives. The first one was Margaret Mansfield. She died in 1767 though. His second wife was Margaret "Peggy" Shippen. WAIT JUST A MINUTE! Both woman had the name "Margaret". Wow....
What agreement did Benedict Arnold make with the british concerning west point and why did he do this?
as commander of the American fort at West Point, New York, in 1780, schemed to hand it over to the British.
Why did Benedict Arnold become a spy for the British?
By 1779, Arnold had been making deals with the British. He did this because he was angry at the American Government for court-marshalling him because they found him guilty of using the army for his own personal reasons. He also went to the British because he wanted more money and he was in debt. The British gave Benedict Arnold a lot of money to become a British spy. They also promised to make him a British officer but they never fully trusted him.
How do you make shrimp egg Benedict?
Shrimp egg Benedict?! A Benedict is a balloon, right?
What contributions did Benedict and Scholastica make to the church organization?
Benedict and Scholastica contributed to the organization of the catholic church by, establishing practial but strict rules by wuich monks, or nuns should live. Eventually, theese rules came to govern almost every order of monks and nuns in Europe
What contributions would The Revolutionary Generation make to building a national culture?
Its, our respect towards nation only our hard work can be contributed towards the building of a national culture.
Why does Pope Benedict XIV make secret masonic gestures?
Benedict does not make secret Masonic gestures.
What did Benedict Arnold do to make George Washington angry?
He lead many victorys for the colonists.... but he felt he wasn't getting enough credit/fame for um so he turned to the British side. And was considered a Traitor. peace out ;]
Is there a limit to the amount of contributions you can make on WikiAnswers?
There is no end to the amount of contributions you can make.
What contributions did Madonna make to her school or her community?
no contributions!
