Early Life
Benedict Arnold’s birthday
When is January 14, 1741
Arnold was captain of militia in 1774
What is the New Haven militia?
Did not get any recognition for fighting 2 major battles so Arnold went to British side
What is the Battle of Saratoga and Battle of Ticonderoga?
Benedict Arnold’s parents
Who is Benedict Arnold III and Hannah Waterman King?
Arnold captured a fort for British artillery on May 10, 1775
What is Fort Ticonderoga?
Patriots uncovered Arnold‘s plan of West Point by capturing which British major.
Who is John André?
Arnold’s apprenticed job at age 14
What is Apotheracy?
Arnold injured his left leg in attempt to capture Canadian city
What is Quebec?
On September 6, 1781, Arnold led a raid on which town that destroyed a number of privateering ships and colonial stores
What is New London?
Arnold moved to when his father died
What is New Haven?
Got a battle wound on already injured leg at a battle
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
Arnold set sail for England with Margaret Shippen Arnold after which British general surrendered at Yorktown, Virginia
Who is Lord Cornwallis?
Benedict Arnold’s great-great grandfather founded
What is Rhode Island?
A ”Torie” became Arnold’s second wife on May 1779
Who is Margaret (“Peggy”) Shippen Arnold?
Returned to North America in 1781 after he sailed to England and established a business in which town
What is New Brunswick?