Read the excerpt from "Tools of the Spymaster." The author's main purpose in this excerpt is to
General Gates's troops held their ground. Benedict
Arnold, one of Gates's generals, argued for a
counterattack that would smash the British force.
Gates, outraged that Arnold would challenge his
order, took away his command. But the rash Arnold
saw a chance to strike a crucial blow. He galloped
through the crossfire of both armies, inspiring his
men. A bullet struck his leg, but he rode on, leading
the final assault that shattered the British
fortifications. If he had died of his wounds that day,
Arnold would be remembered as one of the great
heroes of the Revolutionary War.
o describe to the reader a brave act by a historical
figure
illustrate to the reader the dangers of questioning
orders.
O persuade the reader that challenging orders is
heroic.
O show the reader how violent the Revolutionary
War was
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