Browse Exhibits (3 total)
Benedict Arnold's Role in the American Revolution
The following exhibits will discuss the roles Benedict Arnold held in the American Revolution.
American Treason Law, Allegiance, Virtue
To understand the gravity of Arnold’s treachery, it is imperative to reflect on his conspiracy and see how it connected to newly formed ideas of American treason law, allegiance and virtue.
Benedict Arnold and Nationalism
Arnold’s betrayal and subsequent depiction as a figure lacking virtue were used by the American Revolutionaries to sustain the American cause and ensure the success of the American nation.