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The Trial of Benedict Arnold
In 1779, benedict arnold was accused of public malfesance by joseph reed. The charges were based on rumors and the continental congress ruled in arnold's favor. Arnold married peggy shippin not long after but learned that his court martial had been delayed so that reed could gather more evidence. He begged general washington to begin the trial so he could prove his innocence. Arnold felt tossed aside by the country for which he sacrificed so much. His many debts left him looking for more money making schemes. One appeared to be a spy who worked closely with briton's commander in chief of the american colonies,. sir hen
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