Benedict Arnold: Triumph and Treason

Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) was an American general during the American Revolutionary War. He originally fought for the colonists' Continental Army but later defected to the British Army. Today, the name "Benedict Arnold" has become...

Watch a slide show of drawings and paintings while listening to the narration about the treason of Benedict Arnold. Find out why Arnold went over to the British side, and learn what happened to his partner in treason, John Andre.

The PBS program "Liberty!" notes Saratoga National Historic Park's monument to Benedict Arnold's leg. A brief, partial biography of Benedict Arnold covers the significance behind the monument, as well as the events that followed Arnold's...

Historians offer up many explanations, including that the Revolutionary War general may have had some self-esteem issues as a child and young man. Benedict Arnold was once a patriotic war hero valued by George Washington and admired by...

Check out nine surprising facts about one of the most complex and controversial figures in American history. He was a successful merchant and smuggler; fought in multiple duels; an early hero of the Revolution; built an American naval...

In this video, the treason of Benedict Arnold is discussed. What events led up to Arnold becoming a turncoat? [5:04]

Interesting biographical information about this man who was a hero for both sides in the same war. However, he is remembered for being a military traitor, not a hero. This article delves into the reasons behind his act of treason.

A Liberty's Kids video telling the story of how General Benedict Arnold was discovered as traitor. [23:06]

This three-part video series examines the relationship between George Washington and Benedict Arnold. Author Professor James Kirby Martin discusses why Benedict Arnold went down the path to treason and how George Washington seeks to...

Students can learn about the biography of Benedict Arnold who was the general who turned traitor during the Revolutionary War.