USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Benedict Arnold (14 January 1741 [O.S. 3 January 1740] – June 14, 1801) was an American-born military officer who served during the Revolutionary War. He fought with distinction for the American Continental Army and rose to the rank of major general before defecting to the British side of the conflict in 1780.

Detailed explanation-2: -In addition to George Washington, during the course of the American Revolution, the Continental Congress commissioned seventy-seven other men as general officers, with four-Seth Pomeroy, John Whetcomb, John Cadwalader, and Joseph Reed-declining the honor.

Detailed explanation-3: -On September 21, 1780, during the American Revolution, American General Benedict Arnold meets with British Major John Andre to discuss handing over West Point to the British, in return for the promise of a large sum of money and a high position in the British army.

Detailed explanation-4: -General Charles Cornwallis Charles Cornwallis was a British general during the American Revolution. In 1781 he was defeated by the Continental Army led by George Washington. His defeat and surrender at Yorktown marked the end of the American Revolution. After the war he served Britain in India and Ireland.