Part one of term paper
The name has become a synonym for a traitor to one's country. In the first years of the American Revolution, however, Arnold was a brilliant and dashing general, highly respected for his service to the patriot cause. He distinguished himself in several battles, reached the rank of major general, and was considered one of General Washington' ...

Part two of term paper
... and Indian War. His father died in 1761, and Arnold moved to New Haven, Connecticut to become a druggist. He expanded his enterprises in 1764 to ship to Canada and the West Indies (Encarta). In 1762, Arnold met and married Margaret Mansfield. She died in 1775, which was the same year he was promoted to captaincy due to his commercial success. After his promotion, General Washington commanded him to take one thousand one hundred fifty men into Canada to overtake Quebec. They left on Septemb ...