<P> Benedict Arnold 's contributions to American independence are largely underrepresented in popular culture , while his name became synonymous with traitor , in the 19th century . The demonization of Arnold began immediately after his betrayal became public . Biblical themes were often invoked ; Benjamin Franklin wrote that `` Judas sold only one man , Arnold three millions '' , and Alexander Scammell described Arnold 's actions as `` black as hell '' . </P>
<P> Benedict Arnold 's contributions to American independence are largely underrepresented in popular culture , while his name became synonymous with traitor , in the 19th century . The demonization of Arnold began immediately after his betrayal became public . Biblical themes were often invoked ; Benjamin Franklin wrote that `` Judas sold only one man , Arnold three millions '' , and Alexander Scammell described Arnold 's actions as `` black as hell '' . </P>
who was the traitor during the revolutionary war
who was the traitor during the revolutionary war
Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold