The title says it all. Make Benedict Arnold a hero of the revolution and discuss the repercussions.
The title says it all. Make Benedict Arnold a hero of the revolution and discuss the repercussions.
It would actually be a lot easier just to have him die shortly after Saratoga. His contributions to the Revolution by that point are already plenty enough for him to be remembered as a hero. Like Mugabe, his legacy could have been a lot better if he had just died sooner.
Absolutely. If he'd died a month after Saratoga there would be cities named for him across the U.S.
Shouldn't that Be ...Better yet have him die AT Saratoga while leading his men to victory.
This is a bit disgenuous; Arnold is a hero of the Revolution. He even has his own grave/tomb at West Point. He's just also a blackguard as well.The title says it all. Make Benedict Arnold a hero of the revolution and discuss the repercussions.
Well he could be a hero, just have the British win and he captures some major city and becomes a hero.![]()
OR ...You know, if this Anglo-American lovefest continues in the next few centuries, he's going to be seen as a hero no matter what side of the Atlantic you're from.
Villain at the moment. During the last US presidential election Sen. John F. Kerry frequently called companies and chief executives "Benedict Arnolds" if they move jobs and operations overseas to avoid paying U.S. taxes.OR ...
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