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THE HESSIANS ARE COMING
James witnesses the victory of the Saratoga Campaign while lashed to a Hessian soldier. He is forced to understand that even though someone stands across the battlefield from another person, they are not that different beneath the uniform. Sarah is present for Benedict Arnold's heroics and sees the change taking place in him.
HISTORICAL CONTENT
General Horatio Gates defeats Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga (10/17/77). Benedict Arnold is the true hero of the battle but is angered when he fails to receive proper recognition. His righteous indignation leads Sarah to feel that his loyalty to the American cause is at risk.
FICTIONAL STORY
James witnesses the victory at Saratoga while lashed to a Hessian soldier. He is forced to understand that even though someone stands across the battlefield from another person, they are not that different beneath the uniform. Sarah is present for Benedict Arnold's heroics and sees the change taking place in him.
EMOTIONAL TAKEAWAY
Every person has their own views of the world that must be respected and understood if we are ever to learn how to resolve conflicts without violence.
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Liberty's Kids® ©2004 DIC Entertainment. All rights reserved.
Funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
through funds from the U.S. Department of Education.
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