Benedict Arnold: An Excuse for Treason?

Benedict Arnold: An Excuse for Treason?

Summary: Benedict Arnold is one of America’s most notorious traitors. But was this Revolutionary War villain really just a victim? Benedict Arnold’s Travel Claim: Justification for Treason? The American Revolution introduced us to many men who remain our heroes....
What’s in a Name? The “continental” Army

What’s in a Name? The “continental” Army

Summary: The question of what to call the army tasked with fighting the British highlights some of the complicated dynamics in play during the Revolutionary War.  Armed Conflict Begins in America Before the Revolution broke out, America was comprised of twelve...