tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post1932206625833912010..comments2024-03-16T14:54:12.445-04:00Comments on History Is Elementary: Benedict Arnold's BootEHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-38698657918208180352012-02-19T22:01:19.307-05:002012-02-19T22:01:19.307-05:00Good article on Benedict Arnold. I do have to say,...Good article on Benedict Arnold. I do have to say, however, that there is an inscription on the Boot Monument at Saratoga. I know because I climbed through the poison ivy to read it. It says, in part, "To the most brilliant officer in Washington's army...." and is quite lengthy. If you contact the national park service, or just do an internet search, you can probably find the entire quotation.Noranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-74449796127825067912007-02-12T22:33:00.000-05:002007-02-12T22:33:00.000-05:00Actually, being a history neophyte, I wasn't even ...Actually, being a history neophyte, I wasn't even aware of Benedict's great victories. The most important thing I learned today is to give people credit for their accomplishments or they may turn against me. <BR/><BR/>Cheersdanwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06716577295663429569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-35316842770039735042007-02-12T21:02:00.000-05:002007-02-12T21:02:00.000-05:00Unfortunately the statements the students wrote ar...Unfortunately the statements the students wrote are in their notebooks. I walk the room and look at many and a few usually volunteer to read their their statements. Most wrote about the boot monument itself. They thought it was funny looking. Some wrote about how everyone was glad the French had finally said they would help, but one person didn't like it and changed history by his actions. Other students focused on what happened during the French and Indian War and wondered just how bad it must have been for Arnold to hate the French as much as did. <BR/><BR/>When you are teaching the French and Indian War it's helpful to lay the groundwork for students by talking about the episode with the French and their Indian allies....then students have prior knowledge when you get to Benedict Arnold.<BR/><BR/>I have no idea who absconded with my comments section but that was a bit scary and weird. Gee, I go eat my dinner and someone posts their manifesto in my comments section.....I've seen everything now!EHThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-25652470735817104572007-02-12T21:01:00.000-05:002007-02-12T21:01:00.000-05:00I've just learned that some comments can be off po...I've just learned that some comments can be off point and too long!<BR/><BR/>Seriously, I had not heard of the leg injury! <BR/><BR/>I knew all of the other information. I shall also be in that area, as well as USMA West Point, with a group in April and Benedict Arnold will be part of my bus commentary. Now I have an added tidbit, thanks to you! <BR/><BR/>(Perhaps I'll send you a photo of a chain link!)The Tour Marmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16701469966951623627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-89348057939239756622007-02-12T20:32:00.000-05:002007-02-12T20:32:00.000-05:00I love reviewing U.S. History through your site!!!...I love reviewing U.S. History through your site!!! The most interesting thing I learned was the fact that Benedict hated the French.<BR/><BR/>Would you be interested in sharing some of your students' responses?<BR/><BR/>btw, who absconded with your comment section???Butterfly Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05315628420188613289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-51143001345861359592007-02-12T20:21:00.000-05:002007-02-12T20:21:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-59267384706288678012007-02-12T18:49:00.000-05:002007-02-12T18:49:00.000-05:00Have you seen the wonderful video about Benedict A...Have you seen the wonderful video about Benedict Arnold and George Washington? Kelsey Grammer is Washington and somebody cute (sorry) is Arnold. It was a fantastic but gruesome.teachergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05655615013367705872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-70538668455566143512007-02-12T10:19:00.000-05:002007-02-12T10:19:00.000-05:00I remembered the basic outline of his story but I'...I remembered the basic outline of his story but I'd forgotten some of the specifics.Charley "Apple" Grabowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193646109965731249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-9250709324921396572007-02-12T08:05:00.000-05:002007-02-12T08:05:00.000-05:00I didn't know Arnold hated the French. Thanks for ...I didn't know Arnold hated the French. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for all the wonderful material for discussing Benidict Arnold.Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs https://www.blogger.com/profile/13233710830920626326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-29037313527726264052007-02-12T05:44:00.000-05:002007-02-12T05:44:00.000-05:00You have some great stuff, EHT! I hope some of th...You have some great stuff, EHT! I hope some of those who think we don't do anything to teach kids to think are checking out your post.Dennis Fermoylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16066942564308377074noreply@blogger.com