Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) was an American general during the American Revolutionary War. He originally fought for the colonists' Continental Army but later defected to the British Army. Today, the name "Benedict Arnold" has become synonymous with treason and betrayal. As you read, takes notes on what led to Arnold's change of loyalties. It also offers a guided reading mode, an assessment, and discussion questions. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Practice