Betrayal of Benedict Arnold - American Revolution Stories - One Minute History

During the Revolutionary War, American General Benedict Arnold conspired to surrender West Point to the British, collaborating with Major John Andre. Andre was captured by the New York militia, revealing the plot. Despite Washington's offer to exchange Andre for Arnold, the British refused, leading to Andre's execution for espionage on October 2, 1780.

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