1. Heroes and Traitors Profiles in American History

2. Nathan Hale Schoolteacher from CT Volunteered to go behind British Lines during Washington’s campaign for NY Seized by British -found maps showing troop positions in shoes Hanged: Famous last words “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”

3. John Paul Jones Scottish born 1779 Commander of ship: Bonhomme Richard - attacked British ship Serapis Ship badly damaged, fought on until British surrendered “I have not yet begun to fight”

4. Benedict Arnold Major General in Continental Army Led troops at Ticonderoga, Quebec, Saratoga Wounded in same leg at Quebec and Saratoga (statue of boot in his honor) Never promoted to General - bitter

5. Benedict Arnold 1778 - Married Peggy Shippen Incurred massive debts Given command of West Point Began communicating with General H. Clinton Agreed to surrender West Point

6. Benedict Arnold British Contact: Maj. John Andre Andre captured and hung Arnold escapes to England Benedict Arnold: synonymous with traitor