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Benedict Arnold: A Traitor, but Once a Patriot

The one-time war hero chose a path of betrayal after becoming disillusioned with the cause

Posted June 27, 2008

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he did do with m,ore than good for our country and he wasn't acomplte traitor we betrayed him and he fought hard was injured twice got no credit and still is thought of a traitor by ignorance he is a traitor other wise hero

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Totally Hero

Benedict Arnold did more good than bad for America. In fact, if it weren't for him at the Battle of Saratoga, America wouldn't be here. Unfortunately, General Gates got all the credit for the American victory-- even though all he did was sit in his tent during the battle. General Arnold was responsible for the American victory and should be recognized as a hero.

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