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Understanding Benedict Arnold: Hero or Traitor in the American Revolution?

Benedict Arnold remains one of American history's most controversial figures. Some view him as a hero for his significant contributions to the Revolutionary War, while others label him a traitor for defecting to the British side. This exploration invites you to define what constitutes a hero and a traitor, and to articulate your own opinion on Arnold based on historical accounts. Through research, you can evaluate the arguments for both perspectives, examining how his actions impacted the outcome of the war and shaped his legacy.

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Understanding Benedict Arnold: Hero or Traitor in the American Revolution?

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  1. Choose a Side: Benedict Arnold: Hero or Traitor? Some people consider Benedict Arnold a hero for his help in the American Revolution. Others consider him the worst kind of traitor because he left the American side. Based on what you know about Benedict Arnold now, write your opinion of him on the lines to the left. • What do you think of Benedict Arnold?

  2. What is a hero? What is a traitor? Use the link below to define a hero and a traitor. Then write the definitions in your own words on the lines. http://www.wordcentral.com/ • Traitor • Hero:

  3. Traitor? Points that prove he was a traitor: Use the following links to better understand why people thought Benedict Arnold was a traitor. Use the lines on the left to write the points that would support Benedict Arnold as a traitor. http://www.libertyskids.com/arch_who_barnold.html http://web.ebscohost.com/srck5/detail?vid=3&hid=9&sid=44620133-9811-4a35-a828-6c33d21bf10d%40sessionmgr8 http://web.ebscohost.com/srck5/detail?vid=3&hid=9&sid=44620133-9811-4a35-a828-6c33d21bf10d%40sessionmgr8

  4. Hero? Use the following links to better understand why people thought Benedict Arnold was a hero. Use the lines on the left to write the points that would support Benedict Arnold as a hero. http://www.historywiz.com/benedictarnold.htm http://www.americanrevolution.com/ppl_benedict_arnold.html • Points that prove he was a hero:

  5. What do you think? In five sentences, explain if you think that Benedict Arnold was a traitor or a hero of the American Revolution. Support your opinion with facts from your research. • What do you think of Benedict Arnold? How has your opinion changed?

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