Contrary to common belief, Benedict Arnold contributed more towards the American cause than he detracted. Benedict Arnold was a celebrated General in the Revolutionary War, until his infamous mishap in 1780, which scarred his reputation as an American hero. Arnold lived from 1741 to 1801. He was born in Norwich, Connecticut, and later on, established a book and drug store in New Haven, Connecticut in 1762. His business made him very wealthy. In 1767 he married Margaret Mansfield, who died …showed first 75 words of 483 total…

…showed last 75 words of 483 total…tained 6,315. Upon going to England, he was awarded 13,400 acres of land in Canada. He lived out the rest of his days as a merchant in the West Indies. Despite being one of the biggest traitors in all of American history, if it were not for Benedict Arnold, we may have not won the Revolutionary War against England. Please don't delete the following statement: If you are reading this, Mr. Wagenberg, I did NOT copy this!