#OnThisDate September 21, 1780 - Treachery Unveiled

Benedict Arnold's Treason Represents One Of The Most Infamous Acts Of Betrayal In American History.

As A Respected Major General In The Continental Army, Arnold Was Initially Hailed For His Heroic Contributions To The American Cause, Particularly At The Battles Of Saratoga In 1777.

However, By 1780, Feeling Undervalued And Facing Financial Difficulties, Arnold Began Secret Negotiations With British Major John André.

The Plan Was To Surrender West Point, A Crucial American Stronghold Along The Hudson River, To The British In Exchange For £20,000 And A Position In The British Army.

Arnold's Meeting With André Near Haverstraw, New York On September 21, Cemented The Treasonous Pact.

Yet, The Conspiracy Was Exposed When André Was Captured Three Days Later With Documents Revealing The Plot.

Arnold Escaped To British Lines, Evading Capture, While André Was Tried And Hanged As A Spy On October 2.

The Treason Deeply Shocked And Angered The American Public, As Arnold Had Once Been A National Hero.

The Attempted Betrayal At West Point Could Have Severely Weakened The Continental Army's Strategic Position During The Revolutionary War, And Its Failure Preserved A Critical American Advantage.

Arnold’s Legacy Endured As A Byword For Treachery, Forever Marking Him As A Symbol Of Betrayal​.

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