In which year did Arnold defect to the British?
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Answer
In 1780, Benedict Arnold defected to the British after being offered a command in the British army and a large sum of money. He had been a successful general in the Continental Army, but had become disillusioned with the war and the treatment of his troops. His defection was a major blow to the American cause, and he was later hanged as a traitor.
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