From which business did Arnold operate at the start of the war?
Shopkeeping
Ship merchant in the Atlantic
Farming
Blacksmithing
Answer
At the start of the war, Arnold was a ship merchant in the Atlantic. He was a successful businessman and made a lot of money from his trade. He was also a strong supporter of the American cause and helped to finance the war effort. However, he became disillusioned with the American government and eventually turned traitor.
The Curious Case of Benedict Arnold: A Test of Revolutionary Loyalties
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