The Story of Peggy Shippen and Benedict Arnold

What event marked the beginning of Peggy Shippen's involvement with the British?

• The return of Philadelphia to American control

• The execution of Major John Andre

• The marriage of Peggy Shippen to Benedict Arnold

• The capture of Philadelphia by the British

Why was Benedict Arnold considered ripe for turning to the British side?

• He was offered a large sum of money

• He was passed over for promotion several times

• He was captured by the British

• He was threatened by the British

What was the original plan involving West Point?

• To abandon it completely

• To surrender it to the British

• To defend it against the British

• To use it as a base for American attacks

What led to the discovery of the secret plans hidden by Major John Andre?

• A betrayal by a fellow British officer

• A confession by Benedict Arnold

• A letter intercepted by the Americans

• Andre's capture by a group of militia

What was the outcome for Peggy Shippen after the failed plan?

• She was granted safe passage to New York

• She returned to Philadelphia

• She was executed as a spy

• She was imprisoned by the Americans