Benedict Arnold: Hero Or Traitor?

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Even though Benedict Arnold is a known synonym for the word “traitor,” what he has done for the United States before he became a traitor is impressive. People might say that a traitor is a traitor, but the past matters. Arnold was a memorable and skilled person that impressed his allies and enemies more than once. Without him in the beginning of the American Revolution, the Americans would have had a really hard time. He cheered for the soldiers to stand and fight but he was also known for his daring characteristics. Some people might think that he was the one that kept the Revolution alive. Arnold was a very diligent person. Even though he had absolutely no experience in the military, he achieved great feats. Only two days after the Revolution,

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