Benedict Arnold is a name synonymous with treason. The facts seem clear; the motivation eludes us. Why did Arnold do it? Were his actions motivated by love, greed, hubris, or a rich mix of all three?
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CONNECTIONS: The enigmatic Ethan Allen, ‘founder’ of Vermont
There are two mysteries about Ethan Allen: Who was he and where is he?
Where’s Great Barrington’s first Main Street? A legacy of reconstruction and relocation
The public disdained using the new roadbed for several years. You can improve our roads, but you can’t make us use them, people declared silently.
— Reaction in 1812 to improvements in what would become Route 7