His family was wealthy, both on his fathers side and mothers. On february 8, 1779, arnold wrote to peggy from the armys headquarters in middlebrook, new jersey. George washington, benedict arnold, and the fate of the american revolution, explores four years of the revolutionary war, from 1776 through 1780, with a focus on george washington, benedict arnold, and the many lesser personalities that surrounded them, offering a new perspective on the people and events that. The war hero turned infamous traitor, benedict arnold. It is only later that we realize it is major john andre, the british officer with whom arnold plotted to expose and surrender west point. Benedict arnold, born january 14, 1741, norwich, connecticut u. Benedict arnold born benedict arnold the sixth is born to benedict arnold the fiffth and hannah in conneticut. A 1905 postcard displays the remains of benedict arnolds flagship, the congress. The final seven chapters look at arnold s treachery and the american response to it. Arnold was always restless when not in the height of action, and so is his biographer. A nonfiction book study will bring the american revolution to life for your students.
For now, the general had bought his young nation, another year in which to fight. Our work has been featured by the new york times, time magazine, history channel, discovery channel, smithsonian, mental floss, npr, and more. The american revolution was anything but tidy, and the war was unlike any previous military conflict. Scroll down or click for work sheet text and answer key. Another under benedict arnold made a remarkable march through the maine wilderness to quebec. List of books and articles about benedict arnold online. For in those early revolutionary days, benedict arnold was a major star, an inspirational and shining example to the patriots. Benedict, in full saint benedict of nursia, nursia also spelled norcia, born c.
The life of benedict arnold, as portrayed in this book, is clearly one of treachery, and above all, a man whose selfabsorbed ideas of himself were the foremost important things in his life. Stephen brumwell, an awardwinning historian and the author of turncoat. As difficult as it may be for present day americans to accept, benedict arnold was quite probably both. Brigadier general benedict arnold, notorious throughout the world. Click for a pdf portable document format printable version of this every day edit activity. However, a few days after their meeting, major andre was captured by the. Journal of the american revolution is the leading source of knowledge about the american revolution and founding era. Benedict arnold simple english wikipedia, the free. Born 21 december 1615 in ilchester, somerset, england, benedict arnold was the second child and oldest son of william arnold and christian peak. Thank god for the real book spy, without him the thriller world.
The name benedict arnold quickly became a byword in the united states for a person who commits some sort of betrayal. Winner of the boston globehorn book award for nonfiction. In 1942, the new yorker published an interview with one lemuel benedict, a retired new york stockbroker, who told the story of his breakfast one day at the waldorf hotel back in 1894. Benedict arnold s love for his wife, peggy shippen, led him to change allegiances in the middle of the revolutionary war. If nothing else, analyzing the life of benedict arnold, just as much as studying the life of washington, brings out the complexities and human difficulties during which the new american republic, after incredible human struggles, came into being among the nations of the world. Both jim murphy and jean fritz have written great arnold biographies for children, but the notorious benedict arnold adds something new to what is available. A few days later, arnold wrote to greene and lamented over the deplorable and.
Benedict arnold and the burning of new london is a fresh take on a familiar story and may be the first book on arnold to give his attack on new london and groton, little known. The notorious benidict arnold timeline created by arnoldlhs. Sheinkins account of arnolds life has received high acclaim, having won the 2012 young adult library services association award for excellence in nonfiction and. We feature smart, groundbreaking research and wellwritten narratives from expert writers. He was named after his greatgrandfather benedict arnold, an early governor of the colony of rhode island, and his brother benedict iv, who died in. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Mar 20, 2020 benedict arnold was an american revolutionary war general best known for his defection from the continental army to the british side of the conflict in 1780. Arnold s treachery does not appear until page 85, quite late for a book with only 203 pages of text.
Sep 18, 2019 on september 21, 1780, during the american revolution, american general benedict arnold meets with british major john andre to discuss handing over west point to the british, in return for the. The arnold in this book was a brave, stellar commander. I think it was a bit of a cheap ploy to open the book this way, given that benedict arnold himself died of gout, asthma and heart failure at the ripe old age of 60, having never been captured by the americans. Proud and talented, history now remembers this conflicted man solely through the lens of his last desperate act o. To bring the best, most trustworthy information to every internet reader. May, 2016 the title of nathaniel philbricks valiant ambition says everything about it, because it says nothing.
The notorious benidict arnold timeline timetoast timelines. You eat brunch today because british fox hunting parties thought it grand. Benedict arnold and the crisis of american liberty, brumwell has added one more account to the multitude of works written over the past two centuries on this incident. He was born and raised in the town of ilchester, somerset, england, likely attending school in limington nearby. Margaret peggy shippen july 11, 1760 august 24, 1804 was the second wife of general benedict arnold. Covering one of historys great tipping point battles, benedict arnold s navy recounts the courageous and exemplary campaign of arnold and his cobbledtogether fleet of ships against a much superior british force in the battle of valcour island lake champlain in october 1776. He was the only surviving son of his parents and had one sister. The tragedy of benedict arnold audiobook by joyce lee.
It was a very dangerous time and the politics and politicians of that day will remind you much of today. We made a good bargain when we got benedict arnold to turn his coat, but we didnt do it soon enough. Why benedict arnold turned traitor against the american revolution. George washington, benedict arnold, and the fate of the american revolution, wasnt just a rebellion against great. Benedict arnold 21 december 1615 19 june 1678 was president and then governor of the colony of rhode island and providence plantations, serving for a total of 11 years in these roles. Today is the birthday 1741, according to the gregorian calendar o.
Little did anyone know that he would grow up to become the most infamous villain in american history. Scroll down or click for work sheet text and answer key click for our archive of every day edit activities from previous weeks. The case of benedict arnold by jean fritz available from rakuten kobo. Benedict arnold was an american military officer who served as a general during the american. One day, benedict arnold would enter history as a traitor to his country. Benedict arnold was a traitor to his nation, but first he was the nations savior. He was named after his greatgrandfather benedict arnold, an early governor of the colony of rhode island, and his brother benedict iv, who died in infancy. Benedict arnold biography childhood, life achievements. It was about a man being found dead with benedict arnold s bible in his chest. In 1964 pope paul vi proclaimed him the patron saint of all europe. Why benedict arnold turned traitor against the american. Arnold s name has become synonymous with treasonous behavior and is perhaps one of the most infamous figures in american history. To be a benedict arnold is to be the worse form of traitor. And it would be about time this man were truly given a long overdue, fair presentation on the big screen of his valor, fighting skills, determination, sacrifices, and yes, dedication to a cause until events made.
The revolutionary war, writes philbrick in his new book valiant ambition. An epidemic of yellow fever was ravaging norwich, connecticut. His older brother, also named benedict had died from a fever when he was still a baby. Jul 06, 2018 for years, authors have artfully sketched arnold as lucifer in the play about americas birth. Sheinkins account of arnold s life has received high acclaim, having won the 2012 young adult library services association award for excellence in nonfiction and. Benedict was born the second of six children to benedict arnold iii 16831761 and hannah waterman king in norwich, connecticut, on january 14, 1741. Scroll down or click for work sheet text and answer key click for our archive of every day. Benedict arnold and the crisis of american liberty, joins us to explore the life and deeds of benedict arnold and arnolds stunning metamorphosis from hero to traitor. Without him, the new country would almost certainly have died at birth. Today in masonic history benedict arnold is born in 1741.
Benedict arnold and the burning of new london is a fresh take on a familiar story and may be the first book on arnold to give his attack on. Learn about the biography of benedict arnold, general who turned traitor during the. As a youth he served for a time in the colonial militia in the french and indian wars. So arnold is a personal favorite, and i have read scores of books about him. Benedict arnold was an american revolutionary war general who originally fought for the american continental army but later defected to the british army. On a bitter cold day in january 1741 benedict arnold was born. The origin and history of eggs benedict, waldorf hotel new. Benedict arnold became benedict arnolda synonym for treason to this day. At one time the fact that arnold betrayed his country by leading the british army in battle against the men he once commanded, was common knowledge. In my mind, before reading this book, if i thought george washington was the father of his country, benedict arnold instead was the embodiment of treachery. Apr 19, 2016 the most important thing to know about eggs benedict is that they have nothing to do with the famed traitor benedict arnold. The sickness nearly destroyed benedict arnold s family and killed two of his sisters.
The goal is to recover, as far as possible, both the man and his time, and to improve our understanding of both. If adhered to, this book s depiction of benedict arnold s colorful and amazing life would make one memorable, first rate movie. His own worst enemy until he switched sides, benedict arnold was an american hero, though a prickly and prideful one. Joyce lee malcolm describes the most infamous man in american history as a twodimensional caricature in the minds of most americans. The day new book says benedict arnolds attack on new. January 3, 1740 june 14, 1801 was an american military officer who served as a general during the american revolutionary war, fighting for the american continental army before defecting to the british in 1780. Benedict arnold was the famous american general who led the american troops to victory in the battle of saratoga during the american revolutionary war. I am treated with the greatest politeness by general washington and the officers of the army. Benedict arnold was an american revolutionary war general best known.
Packed with firstperson accounts, astonishing american revolution battle scenes, and surprising twists, this is a gripping and true adventure tale from history. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Steve sheinkins accessible biography, the notorious benedict arnold, introduces young readers to the real arnold. In his introduction, lehman insists that the burning of new london would define the american soul xi. Benedict arnold archives journal of the american revolution. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Malcolms the tragedy of benedict arnold does show that arnolds hunger for recognition and refusal to compromise embroiled him in conflicts that weakened his commitment to independence.
Benedict arnold 17411801 was an early american hero of the. Why benedict arnold turned traitor against the american revolution the story behind the most famous betrayal in u. Several days later, andre was captured carrying papers detailing. George washington, benedict arnold, and the fate of the american revolution the american revolution series book 2 nathaniel philbrick 4. However, as he conspired against the americans and gave up west point to the british for 25,000 pounds in 1780, he is now remembered as a traitor in the american. A general in the continental army during the revolutionary war, benedict arnold served with distinction in several battles, but was passed over for promotions several times. Thereafter his name became an epithet for traitor in the united states. Ppt benedict arnold the traitor powerpoint presentation. This book includes a reprint of arnolds diary of his march. Arnold was born on january 14th, 1741 in norwich, connecticut. Benedict arnold, and the fate of the american revolution. Arnold lost most of his siblings to yellow fever, calamitous events that triggered alcoholism in his father. The object, no bigger than a deck of cards, was found during the mans autopsy.
Yeovilton, where his aunt joanes husband william hopkins ancestor of rhode. Ben franklins world is a podcast about early american history. Benedict arnold was an american soldier, british soldier and traitor to the american revolution. Saint benedict, founder of the benedictine monastery at monte cassino and father of western monasticism. Who invented eggs benedicta traitor, a pope, or a hungover dude. Benedict arnold us general and turncoat on this day. A vivid and timely reexamination of one of young americas most complicated figures.
Benedict arnold simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Living in the large town of ilchester, he was familiar with the nearby villages of northover, from where his grandparents nicholas and alice arnold had come. His defection was a ruse, part of a secret mission to capture benedict arnold. Who invented eggs benedicta traitor, a pope, or a hungover. Unable to take the city, arnold was joined by montgomery, many of whose troops had gone home because their enlistments had expired. Benedict arnold 17411801 was an early american hero of the revolutionary war 177583 who later became one of the most infamous traitors in u. Valiant ambition offers a more nuanced history of benedict arnold. Benedict arnold was born in 1741 to a prominent connecticut family. Benedict arnold build grammar skills using this activity and answer key for an article about benedict arnold. The real benedict arnold is the story about one of the most notorious traitors of the american revolution. Nathaniel philbricks benedict arnold book valiant ambition.
The tragedy of benedict arnold casts a wide net, treating arnold s personal and public life and the lively cast of characters that peopled his world. Arnold was also investigated by the continental congress during his service and faced various accusations from opponents. January 3, 1740, of benedict arnold, a general during the american revolutionary war, who fought for the american continental army, and later defected to the british army, making his name in the us a byword for turncoat or traitor. The curious london legacy of benedict arnold history. But he is not fully seen until late, when he had become disgruntled, disappointed, demoted, maimed, bitter, mercenary and full of grudges. Benedict arnold, 17411801, american revolutionary general and traitor, b. But first, he would be one of the countrys greatest war heroes.
How benedict arnold went from wartime hero to resentful traitor. They paint a picture so clouded that not even modern day historians can remove the grime long enough to notice a string of convenient coincidences in the tale. But as nathaniel philbrick illuminates in his new book, thats only part of the story. At one time he was general and future first president george washingtons trusted advisor in the struggle against the british. On september 21, 1780, revolutionary war hero benedict arnold turned. With the enlistments of many of his men expiring on new years day, arnold. A book in mind that comes as close to 5 stars as any i have read of late. Click for our archive of every day edit activities from previous weeks. The race to buildand stealthe worlds most dangerous weapon by. Benedict arnold was an american revolutionary war general best known for his defection from the continental army to the british side of the conflict in 1780. Benedict arnolds day of infamy september 21, 2019 by ncc staff on september 21, 1780, revolutionary war hero benedict arnold turned his back on his country in a secret meeting with a top british official. How benedict arnold actually helped win the revolutionary war for america.