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'''Benedict Arnold'''(1741-1801) was a general in the [[Continental Army]] during the [[Revolutionary War]].  He is famous for being an American traitor.

'''Benedict Arnold'''(1741-1801) was a general in the [[Continental Army]] during the [[Revolutionary War]].  He is famous for being an American traitor.

Early on, Arnold served his country honorably, taking part in the [[Battle of Ticonderoga]], the [[Invasion of Canada]], and the [[Battle of Saratoga]], among others. In 1780, Arnold attempted to give control of the Fort at [[West Point]], which he commanded, to the [[British]].  His plans were revealed when his British contact [[Major André]] was caught with incriminating papers.  André was executed but Arnold escaped.  He saw limited action serving the British in the remainder of the war, and eventually was called back to [[England]].  He returned to [[Canada]] and then went back to [[London]] where he died.  

Early on, Arnold served his country honorably, Leading the [[Capture of Fort Ticonderoga]], [[Invasion of Canada]], and the [[Battle of Saratoga]], among others. In 1780, Arnold attempted to give control of the Fort at [[West Point]], which he commanded, to the [[British]].  His plans were revealed when his British contact [[Major André]] was caught with incriminating papers.  André was executed but Arnold escaped.  He saw limited action serving the British in the remainder of the war, and eventually was called back to [[England]].  He returned to [[Canada]] and then went back to [[London]] where he died.  

"Benedict Arnold" has become a synonym for traitor in the [[English]] language.

"Benedict Arnold" has become a synonym for traitor in the [[English]] language.