Question 1: Compare and Contrast Major Generals Benedict Arnold and Horatio Gates.
Question 2: Why was Benedict Arnold angered over the outcome of the 1st Battle of Saratoga?
Question 3: Why is it stated that Arnold "soon became an unwelcome guest at army headquarters"?
Question 4: What were British Generals Burgoyne and Howe's plan of attack? Why did it fail?
Question 5: How instrumental was Arnold at the 2nd Battle of Saratoga?
Question 6: Why was this American victory so crucial for French and American relations? Why do you think this influenced the French as it did?
Question 7: "This gentlemen [Gates] is a mere child of fortune" - Benedict Arnold
['Gates'] glory is as yet unrivalled in the annals of America -William Livingston
Assess the validity of these statements.
Question 8: Why has the name Benedict Arnold become synonyms with traitor?