Talking with Authors: Nathaniel Philbrick, Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution
26:10
Grades: 9 - 12
Video Description: Suspense, intrigue and betrayal – it’s all there in Nathaniel Philbrick’s true-life tale of America’s battle for independence. In “Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution,” Philbrick explores the brutal middle years of the war and the tragic relationship between Washington and Arnold, two men who fought passionately for the same cause – until one of them betrayed it.
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Unique Video ID: US History-62**
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- Provide the video to students for their own use in research for an independent or group project related to George Washington, Aaron Burr, early American history, or related topics.
- As part of your study of early American history, use the video in a flipped learning activity and have students come to class prepared to share two insights gained by watching the video and two questions they’d like answered through their own or class research.
*Interviews feature extended conversation exploring fascinating topics with fascinating people in the area of study.
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