Slightly different developement of America

I was thinking alot lately about Benedict Arnold. His tragic tale has left a mark on American History. Had he not betrayed America he would have likely become President.

In this scenario there are several differences. The first is that the Attack on Quebec City is successful, being led by Benedict Arnold, despite the death of the other commanding Officer. The thirteen colonies essentially are able to capture Quebec(which still has quite a french aura to it) and make it the "14th colony" in the revolution. Arnold is given military command over Quebec City and the entire province, deffending it against the British. Therefore, having achieved his ultimate goal of successfully invading and occupying a province in Canada, Arnold is not likely to betray the Colonies. The next differance is the death of Thomas Jefferson in 1783, not long after the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Nathaniel Greene does not die in 1786, and lives to a ripe old age.

I want you to complete this scenario. I would like a timeline that goes up to about 1825 if possible(feel free to go beyond).

What party, if any, would Benedict Arnold join. When would he become President. What would his foreign policy be. How might his presidency impact have on the country. Would we have an 1812 like scenario, and if so would it be with Britain, or a different power.

Good Pondering

"The key to foreign policy? Make a good treaty with Russia".
Otto von Bismarck
 
So per the OP whe handwavium the Conquest of Quebec, and it's joining the AoC.

This Means that whe handwavium , Arnold succeeds in fighting off the numerous attempts by Britain to retake Quebec.
Britian therefore has no way to move troops into the NW territories

At the Treaty of Paris, all the OTL negotiations about Ohio River and NW Territory Forts is not there, GB recognizes that question is mooted by 'Boots on the Ground'.
The big negotiation is Britain retaining the Maritimes. I assume she does, and Nova Scotia will become more "English than England It'self".

Arnold is the Hero of Quebec. After the war he returns home to Connecticut, and goes into the Mercantile Business, And begins to dabble in Politics.

He is elected as Representative to the Continental Congress, and to Philadelphia for the Constitutional Convention.
He leads the fight in Connecticut for ratification, as a Federalist.

When Quebec Fails to Ratify the Constition, and does not join the New Union, he asks for his commission back.
However the US decides not to try to force Quebec to join, and he returns to civilian Life again.

He serves as Washington's Secretary of State for both terms. Running for President in 1786, against Adams, He pulled enuff votes to ensure the election of James Madison as President.
He returned to Connecticut, and was elected to Congress in 1798. In poor health, he didn't run in 1800, instead retiring to Norwich, where he died in June 1801.
 
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