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In the pivotal 1777 Battles of Saratoga, Arnold performed actions that helped which side?

  • British

  • French

  • Spanish

  • Americans

Answer

Benedict Arnold is most famous for betraying the Americans during the American Revolutionary War. However, in the pivotal 1777 Battles of Saratoga, he performed actions that helped the Americans. Arnold, who was in command of a division of the Continental Army, successfully defended Fort Ticonderoga from a British attack. He then led his troops to victory in the Battle of Freeman's Farm.
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