Memoir addressed to the inhabitants of America (justifying his defection)
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"Memoir addressed to the inhabitants of America (justifying his defection)" is a written defense by Benedict Arnold in which he explains and attempts to rationalize his decision to abandon the American Revolutionary cause and join the British.
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| instanceOf |
pamphlet
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political memoir ⓘ written defense ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
influence American perceptions of Benedict Arnold
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portray Benedict Arnold's defection as rational and justified ⓘ |
| author | Benedict Arnold ⓘ |
| countryOfPublication | Great Britain ⓘ |
| describes |
Benedict Arnold's grievances against certain American officers
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Benedict Arnold's grievances against the Continental Congress ⓘ Benedict Arnold's justification for changing allegiance to Britain ⓘ Benedict Arnold's view of American leadership during the Revolution ⓘ |
| documentType | primary source on Benedict Arnold's motives ⓘ |
| genre |
apologetic literature
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political justification ⓘ |
| hasAuthorialStance | self-exculpatory ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
loyalty and betrayal
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personal honor and reputation ⓘ political allegiance during revolution ⓘ |
| historicalContext | late 18th century ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | American Revolutionary War ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
American public opinion
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inhabitants of the United States ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject | Benedict Arnold ⓘ |
| medium | print ⓘ |
| narrativePerspective | first-person account ⓘ |
| politicalAlignment | pro-British ⓘ |
| purpose |
to explain Benedict Arnold's decision to join the British side
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to justify Benedict Arnold's defection from the American cause ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
American Revolutionary War loyalty debates
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Benedict Arnold's defection to the British in 1780 ⓘ |
| usedAsSourceIn |
historical studies of Benedict Arnold
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scholarship on Loyalism in the American Revolution ⓘ |
| workOf | Benedict Arnold ⓘ |
| workTitle | Memoir addressed to the inhabitants of America (justifying his defection) self-link ⓘ |
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