CommonLit
Common Lit: Benedict Arnold: Two Sides of a Bitter Coin by David White
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...
Library of Congress
Loc: Gen. Montgomery Captured Montreal
Briefly profiles General Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold's assaults on Quebec during the Revolutionary War. Historic engravings are featured on these two pages from the Library of Congress.
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Wikipedia: Benedict Arnold
This site provides a good biography of Benedict Arnold, including a long focus on his role during the American Revolution. This site includes links to the Boot Memorial and the Arnold Cipher.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold, hero of Saratoga, turned traitor.-E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold, infamous for betraying the Americans during the Revolution.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Lexington and Concord
Find a good overview of the "shot heard around the world," the battle at Lexington, and the continuance at Concord. Read Paul Revere's account of his famous ride, and follow his route on the map. Then find a brief account of the capture...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Battle of Saratoga
The weeks leading up to the Battle of Saratoga were filled with disaster for the British troops. Read about the problems General Burgoyne had, and find out how the Americans took advantage of those problems to deliver a stunning defeat...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Benedict Arnold
(1741-1801) Soldier who betrayed his country to Britain during the Revolutionary war.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Benedict Arnold
(1741-1801) American military officer and traitor.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Benedict Arnold
(1741-1801) Soldier who betrayed his country to Britain during the American Revolutionary War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Benedict Arnold
(1741-1801) Soldier who betrayed his country to Britain during the Revolutionary war.
Black Past
Black Past: Lafayette, James Armistead (1760 1832)
A brief biography of James Lafayette reveals that he was a spy during the American Revolution. He fooled the likes of Benedict Arnold and General Cornwallis of Britain!
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: American Independence
Part of Fordham University's Internet Modern History Sourcebook, this site gives historical background and extensive web resources on American Independence.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Spy Letters of the American Revolution
A wonderful resource with letters, stories, people, and timelines of spies for the Loyalists and the Patriots during the American Revolution.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie
Junior, a Native American boy growing up on the Spokane reservation in Washington, decides to attend Reardan -- an all-white school that's located 20 miles away from home. It includes selected (11) reading passages (grades 5-10) to pair...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Bemis' Heights, 1777
A map of the area around Bemis' Heights along the Hudson River, site of the Second Battle of Saratoga (October 7, 1777). The map shows significant locations in the vicinity around Bemis' Heights, such as the British and the American...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Battle of Freemans Farm, 1777
A plan of the Battle of Freeman's Farm (September 19, 1777), also known as the First Saratoga, fought between the British army under John Burgoyne and the Americans under Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold during the American...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Andre
Major John Andre was a British army officer hanged as a spy during the American Revolutionary War, related to Benedict Arnold's attempted surrender.