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Apprenticeship
When Benedict Arnold's family lost their fortune while Benedict was very young, he was forced to drop out and be an apprentice. Which he later had a lot of success in the career that he was an apprentice for...apothecary. He excelled at this. -
Served in the militia.
Benedict Arnold had a very active military career as he also served in the French and Indian war. -
Son's Of Liberty
As a young man Arnold was not the traitor many see him as today, but after the stamp act Arnold actually went and joined the sons of liberty! Imagine, of of the most famous traitors in one of the most famous patriot groups. -
Revolutionary War
In the war that made the U.S.A the U.S.A Benedict Arnold was there, But not all holy intentions as he back stabbed The U.S in what is called one of the most infamous acts of treason ever. -
He's angry!
In 1777 when Arnold was getting ready for a promotion, they completely overlooked and a group of lower ranking men were promoted to the position that he wanted! Some believe that this is what caused him to Back stab the U.S -
Given command of West point.
In 1779 Arnold was given command of West Point, Bad Move! He asked for this position on purpose because he was planning on selling it to the British for 20,000 pounds. Little did they know... -
Selling secrets
In 1779 Arnold began to sell secrets to the British, and the reasons why... No secret, it's what has drove human kind for the last few century's, Money and power. -
He hands over the war
After realizing what kind of power he could have if he pretty much handed the British the war by surrendering west point to the British which everyone thought at the time would be the key to winning the war. But as we know that wasn't true! -
Redcoat
After Major Andre was captured and hung they found papers about his and Arnold's plans to surrender West Point to the British and Arnold was forced to flee. He then became a British general and led attacks at Richmond and New London. -
Burned!
After the war Benedict had a home in Canada, But after more than a few shady deals gone wrong he was burned, literally, in front of his house. He then returned to London where he died in 1801.
