The name "Benedict Arnold" symbolizes treason in American history. Originally a Revolutionary War general, his 1780 plot to surrender West Point to the British made him infamous. This term is used metaphorically to describe someone who betrays trust or allegiance. Historians, educators, and students benefit from understanding this cautionary tale of ambition and betrayal.
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