Get me Benedict Arnold
Modern Satire
It was the heat of the Revolutionary War, there were victories and there were defeats. There were progress and there was retreats. And the Continental Congress was concerned about the State of the War. Jefferson, Adams, Franklin and Hamilton had to hold off the vote to call off the war. There were many disruptions and there were many issues. The Contential Congress had to met at night and secretly because their whereabouts were supposed to be unknown. They did not want to fall victim to the Redcoats. And as the Continental Congress progress they had setbacks. They wanted to see if the Colonists' Army would prevail. They had many generals Washington, Gates, Arnold etc. And they fought valiantly and they were known as heros. Each of them had many victories and many soldiers who admired them. They were good men and great leaders. And many said good things about them. And they all had a spy network. The competition was heating up for Commander in Chief. Some thought Horatio Gates, some thought George Washington and some thought Benedict Arnold. And Franklin came up with the idea along with Adams, Jefferson and Hamilton to interview each general. And the Continental Congress agreed. But because the war was intense, they had to pick and choose their time with each general. So they waited each time the Redcoats reloaded. And Benedict Arnold was the first, he was tall and very courtesy. He spoke like a man of sense and class. He had a certain grace about him that stood out to the Congress. And many supported him to be the next Commander especially after his numerous victories in the North. Then there was Horatio Gates who was unpleasant but mannered. He was straight forward and harsh. He was more of a general then a Statesman. He had many notable achievements but did not have the courtesy or diplomacy skills. And many felt that he had the credibility of a leader. Then there was George Washington, he was handsome and tall. He was kindhearted and thoughtful. He was mainly general-like and well-discipline and courtesy. And he had some skills at diplomacy. He was a little of both previous candidates. And he had a well-respected family and contribute so much to the war. Congress was divided at first at the general and they asked him a quesiton through Franklin. They wanted to see if he was a great thinker and admirable leader. And Washington spoke intelligently and made a grand impression on the Congress and was dismissed. Then Horatio Gates answered but he was not as swift and not as courtesy and very militaristic and dismissed. Then Benedict Arnold who just flabergast the Congress and gave figurative answer and dismissed. So Congress argued over the three generals and they argued hard and long. And they becker over who they thought was better. And the war progress, victories and defeats were coming in. And most of them came from Washington and his men. They led successful invasions and retreated just in time to save many troops. So Washington was commended by Congress and immediately requested to be seen. And Hancock took a vote on the next Commander in Chief and they unianimously voted Washington. Franklin said that he would make a great leader, dignified and prestigous and a well-tested leader. Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, and Hamilton all praised the general and thanked Congress for choosing a brave leader. And when the news arrived to Benedict Arnold, Arnold was disappointed and angry. He vowed to get revenge. He vowed to hand alligeance to the King of England. However Horatio Gates congratulated Washington and swore to be a loyal defender. And as the months went into the war, Washington prevailed in the South. Washington begin briefing Gates on the North to complete the victory over England and the Redcoats. And one of Benedict Arnold spies overheard a colonel talkings about Washington is winning and giving strategies to Gates. And Benedict Arnold sought word to the King of England and he was preparing to sell out the Colonists' Army near Niagara. So Benedict Arnold set up the battles afterwards. He pretended his loyalty to the Colonists. He purposefully sold out the battle strategy which was to let the Redcoats fire first and then suddenly retreat. And let them burn the villages and towns and have the soliders cower away while colonists are sacrificed. And when Gates found out about the spy of Benedict Arnold, he immediately told Washington. And Washington sought his choice men after Benedict Arnold. Benedict Arnold thought no one was after his plans. TIll the last battle, Washington's men secretly enter Benedict Arnold's unit. And they told the others the secret and to pretend. So as they battle as usual, then Benedict Arnold signaled retreat but the colonists did not retreat. And Washington's men under the guidance of Gates' men chased Benedict Arnold as he fled from the war. And witnessed him receiving bribes and tips from the Redcoats. And when they were close enough, they called out his name Benedict Arnold the Traitor. And Arnold and his servants and soldiers ranaway to the border of Canada while being chased by Washington's men and now the company of Colonists. Gates' men finished the battle with the rest of the Colonists so the Redcoats could not help Benedict Arnold. And when Benedict Arnold was closed to the border, he started burning villages with his men so slow down Washington's men as they helped the Colonists. This all was reported to Washington and Congress that's when Congress placed the rest of Benedict Arnold's troops under Washington and Gates. And re-train them and reassign them to win the war and end the reign of terror of the King of England. Benedict Arnold became notorious in America but a hero in England
About the Creator
Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous
Known as a Significant Voice in Modern Literature, a Poet of the Year, 2020 Black Author Matters Winner, 2025 Black Authors Matter Children Book Awards Nominee for his books, and International Impact Awards' Author of the Year Nominee




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