Which Major placed Arnold in command of West Point?
John André
George Washington
Richard Montgomery
Baron Steuben
Answer
George Washington, the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, placed Benedict Arnold in command of West Point in 1780. Arnold was a respected and experienced officer who had previously distinguished himself in battle. However, he was also deeply in debt and was approached by the British with an offer to betray his country. Arnold agreed to help the British capture West Point, but his plan was foiled by American forces.
The Curious Case of Benedict Arnold: A Test of Revolutionary Loyalties
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