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Turning Points in the War

Question 8 • EAP-Virginia and US History A CR

Benedict Arnold was a successful colonial general who became upset because

Answer
A
he thought the colonies were going to lose the American Revolution.
B
John Paul Jones had surrendered to the British navy.
C
General Washington had ordered him to surrender West Point.
D
he did not feel properly rewarded for his achievements.

Explanation

Benedict Arnold became dissatisfied because he felt the Continental Congress and other leaders had not adequately recognized or rewarded his military service. He eventually plotted to hand West Point over to the British, but Washington had not ordered him to surrender it. The correct choice is D, “he did not feel properly rewarded for his achievements.”

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