Understanding Benedict Arnold's Legacy

What was Benedict Arnold’s occupation before joining the military?

• Farmer

• Apothecary

• Lawyer

• Blacksmith

In which war did Benedict Arnold first serve as a soldier?

• The War of 1812

• The French and Indian War

• The Civil War

• The Spanish-American War

Which side did Benedict Arnold originally fight for during the American Revolution?

• The British

• The French

• The Americans

• The Spanish

What important fort did Benedict Arnold help capture in 1775?

• Fort Sumter

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Fort Knox

• Fort McHenry

Why did Benedict Arnold decide to switch sides and join the British during the American Revolution?

• He wanted more money and felt unappreciated by the Americans

• He was captured and forced to switch sides

• He was always loyal to the British

• He wanted to end the war quickly

How did Benedict Arnold’s actions affect the outcome of the American Revolution?

• He helped the Americans win the war

• He gave the British important information, but the Americans still won

• He ended the war early

• He had no effect on the war

Explain how Benedict Arnold’s early life may have influenced his later decisions during the Revolution.

• He grew up wealthy and always wanted more

• He faced hardships and wanted recognition and success

• He was always interested in politics

• He was trained as a soldier from a young age

Which of the following best describes the significance of Benedict Arnold’s betrayal to the American Revolution?

• It had no impact on the war

• It made the Americans more cautious about loyalty

• It caused the Americans to lose the war

• It led to peace talks

Imagine you are a soldier in the Continental Army. How might you feel after learning about Benedict Arnold’s betrayal? Use evidence from what you know about his role in the war.

• Proud and happy

• Confused and betrayed, because he was once a hero

• Uninterested, because he was not important

• Excited to join the British

If Benedict Arnold had not switched sides, how might the outcome of the American Revolution have been different? Use reasoning to support your answer.

• The Americans might have lost important battles

• The British would have won the war

• The Americans might have trusted their leaders more

• There would have been no change at all