How much did the British promise for the capture of West Point?
£5,000
£15,000
£20,000
£25,000
Answer
The British promised to pay £20,000 for the capture of West Point, New York. The promise was made by British General Henry Clinton to Benedict Arnold, who was a senior officer in the American army. Arnold had become disillusioned with the American cause and agreed to betray West Point to the British.
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