047 The Betrayal of Benedict Arnold - One Minute History

In 1780, American General Benedict Arnold planned to surrender West Point to the British, collaborating with British Major John Andre. Andre met Arnold and received crucial documents but was captured by the New York Militia. The documents were delivered to George Washington, who ordered Arnold's arrest. Arnold escaped to British lines. Washington offered to exchange Andre for Arnold, but the British refused. Consequently, Andre was executed for espionage on October 2, 1780.

Who was the British major involved in the conspiracy with Benedict Arnold?

• Charles Cornwallis

• William Howe

• Henry Clinton

• John Andre

What did the New York Militia discover when they captured John Andre?

• A map of West Point and War Council minutes

• A letter from Benedict Arnold

• A British uniform

• A secret codebook

What was George Washington's response after Arnold's escape?

• He ordered a full-scale attack on British lines

• He offered to exchange Andre for Arnold

• He pardoned John Andre

• He sent spies to infiltrate British ranks

How did the British respond to Washington's offer to exchange Andre for Arnold?

• They ignored the offer

• They refused the offer

• They accepted the offer

• They countered with a different proposal

What was John Andre's fate after his capture?

• He was executed by hanging

• He was sent back to Britain

• He was imprisoned for life

• He was released on parole