Traitors | Treason of the Blackest Dye | 1

<p>Early in the Revolutionary War, Major General Benedict Arnold built a reputation as a courageous commander. He was a favorite of George Washington’s. But he also revealed a fragile ego and a penchant for holding grudges. As the war went on, Arnold’s temper, ambition, and greed would turn him from hero to villain.</p><p><br></p><p>In this four-part series, American History Tellers explores the stories of America’s most infamous traitors -- the men and women who were charged, rightly or wrongly, with betraying their country. All of them paid a high price for their crimes. And all of them changed the course of our nation’s history -- starting with the man whose name is now synonymous with treason: Benedict Arnold.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Simplisafe</strong>- For <strong>40%</strong> off your new home security system by visiting <a href="http://simplisafe.com/TELLERS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">simplisafe.com/TELLERS</a>!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Zip Recruiter</strong>- Sign up for <strong>FREE</strong> at <a href="http://ziprecruiter.com/easy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ziprecruiter.com/easy</a>!</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>