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Arnold's mother was a wealthy widow from a previous marriage and as such, Benedict grew up in comfortable surroundings for much of his childhood. Arnold's easy existence, however, came to an end at the age of 14 when poor business deals led to financial problems for his family.
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On May 10, 1775, Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold led 83 Americans called the Green Mountain Boys through the morning fog. They easily took over the 45 man British garrison at Fort Ticonderoga, New York without a shot being fired.
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After a rocky childhood, ... Who was this scoundrel, this vile devil who betrayed his country, this Benedict Arnold? Those who knew him called him brave, strong-willed and patriotic. He fought in the French and Indian War, later prospered as a merchant, and had even sailed his own ships to the West Indies and Canada.
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ARNOLD, BENEDICT: He is famous for being an American traitor, but your opinion may soften a bit when you read this issue on Benedict Arnold. Readers explore his childhood and examine the events that shaped his early l ... Arnold also fought at the battles of Saratoga, which are considered a turning point in the war.
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You are in: Virtual War Museum >> Revolutionary War Hall >> Benedict Arnold ... For other persons named Benedict Arnold, see Benedict Arnold (disambiguation). ... Benedict Arnold V...
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Benedact arnold was an alcoholic at age 15, and ran away twice to fight in the french and indian war.
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By 1776, Benedict Arnold's knack for strategy and bravery in battle had raised him to prominence among American Generals. Click image to enlarge; This image has been substituted for one that accompanied this article in the summer, 2001 print issue of the Colonial Williamsburg Journal.
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Does Benedict Arnold get too harsh a rap in the popular imagination? The notorious Judas of the American Revolution is best-known for selling military secrets to the British. Today his name remains shorthand for betrayal: "Benedict Jeffords" was the New Yo ... Love Me Two-TimerWas Benedict Arnold's wife the real traitor?
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