Persuasive Writing

Dear historians,

Hello, I'm a middle school student who thinks Benedict Arnold is a hero, not a traitor. I want you to read my article about Benedict Arnold and change your thoughts about him.

Benedict Arnold was on of the infamous traitors in American history, but at the time, a hero, because he played several important roles in the American Revolution. He worked for the American cause, and he did some military activities and some political activities. This work and activities will be shown in the three paragraphs that are the below. My first paragraph will be about work for an American cause, the second paragraph will be about some military activities that Benedict Arnold did.

At first, Benedict Arnold worked for the American cause. When he was a young adult, he was eager to join the French and Indian War, so he ran away from his home and joined army for French and Indian War. In 1775, he was the captain of the captain of the New Heaven Company. He also became a Captain in the Governor's second company of Guards. Then he joined the American Revolutionary War. From these events, at first, Benedict Arnold tried to support America.

Secondly, Benedict Arnold also did really important military activities. During the American Revolutionary War, Benedict Arnold, Ethan Allen and Green Mountain Boys gt Fort Ticonderoga on My 10th 1775, and it was really big advantage for America. Benedict Arnold also planned the Canadian Invasion. However, he came back with the feeling the lack of a plan, because a rainstorm blew hard for three days, so he lost a lot of his men. From these events, during the American Revolutionary War, Benedict Arnold did really important military activities for America.

Thirdly, Benedict Arnold also did political activity. During the American Revolutionary War, he became a traitor and went to the British side. He was about to hand some information about eh West Point, which was very important for America. If the information of the West Point gets revealed, the America could lose. However, Benedict Arnold didn't send the information about the West Point. But think about this question; Why did he go over to the side that he fought against so eagerly?

First, he was treated unfairly. Many soldiers ignored him. Even though he had made lots of significant effects on the American Revolutionary War, he was always rejected to promote because his ancestors came from England. The soldiers in America treated Benedict Arnold as English, not American. Therefore he was always rejected to promote.

Second, he needed some money. He spent too much money on the American Revolutionary War to support America. It was his own money, not the from the supporters. So he lost all of his money by using for the War, but he wasn't treated in a good way. As a result, he went to the British side.

In conclusion, I think Benedict Arnold is not a bad guy. Of course, he became a traitor in the end, but he had the reasons; 1.treated unfairly, 2. Needed money. He also did many jobs in military, political parts in America. As a result, I think Benedict Arnold is a good guy.

How was it? Most of people say that Benedict Arnold is a traitor, and a bad guy, but actually, he had reasons to go over to the British. If America had been more kind and fair to Benedict Arnold, he wouldn't have done that. I hope you changed  your thoughts about Benedict Arnold. Thank you for reading this long letter.

Sincerely, Minji Kang