Exploring Colonial Artifacts and Benedict Arnold's Legacy

The video explores a historical artifact discovery in Maine, potentially a colonial-era necklace. It provides context on Maine's role as a frontier in the 1700s and delves into the story of Benedict Arnold, known for betraying America by siding with the British. Before his betrayal, Arnold was a war hero, leading a military campaign against Quebec. The video aims to uncover artifacts related to Arnold's legacy.

What did the explorers find that might be a colonial-era artifact?

• A colonial-era coin

• An old map of Maine

• A small, intricately designed object resembling a horse's head

• A large, rusted cannon

What was Maine's significance during the colonial era?

• It was a French settlement

• It was the wild Northern Frontier for the American colonies

• It was a peaceful trading post

• It was a British stronghold

Where do the explorers start their quest for the lost cannon?

• At a local museum

• At the Curn House

• In the Maine wilderness

• At a historical library

Which American heroes have the explorers previously searched for artifacts from?

• James Madison and John Jay

• Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington and Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

What is Benedict Arnold most infamous for?

• Writing the Declaration of Independence

• Betraying America by switching sides to the British

• Discovering new territories

• Leading the American Revolution

Before his betrayal, what was Benedict Arnold known for?

• Being a French diplomat

• Being an American war hero

• Being a British spy

• Being a colonial governor

What was the significance of the house mentioned in the explorers' recount?

• It was a famous inn

• It was a colonial courthouse

• It was a British embassy

• It served as Benedict Arnold's headquarters during the attack on Quebec

What did the explorers hope to find related to Benedict Arnold?

• A letter he wrote to the British

• A portrait of him

• An artifact that belonged to him

• His personal diary

What event marked Benedict Arnold's transition from hero to traitor?

• His capture by the French

• His defeat at the Battle of Saratoga

• His resignation from the Continental Army

• His switch to the British side in 1780