1. Benedict Arnold
Perhaps the most notorious traitor in American history, Benedict Arnold was once a respected general in the Continental Army. Disillusioned by perceived slights and financial struggles, Arnold secretly negotiated with the British, plotting to surrender the key fort at West Point. His scheme was uncovered, forcing him to flee and join the British ranks. Arnold’s name has become a byword for treason in the United States, and his legacy remains one of enduring controversy.
