§§ 137-139.--_a_. Mold or draw a map of Boston and vicinity and explain by it the important points of the siege. _b_. Who won the battle of Bunker Hill? What were the effects of the battle upon the Americans? Upon the British? _c_. Why was Washington appointed to chief command? _d_. What were the effects of the seizure of Ticonderoga on the siege of Boston? §§ 140, 141.--_a_. Why did Congress determine to attack Canada? _b_. Follow the routes of the two invading armies. What was the result of the expedition? _c_. Describe the harbor of Charleston. Why did the British attack at this point? _d_. What was the result of this expedition? §§ 142, 143.--_a_. What advantage would the occupation of New York give the British? _b_. Describe the Long Island campaign. _c_. Why did Congress give Washington sole direction of the war? Who had directed the war before? §§ 144, 145.--_a_. Describe the battle of Trenton. Why is it memorable? _b_. Who were the Hessians? _c_. At the close of January, 1777, what places were held by the British? CHAPTER 15 §§146, 147.--_a_. What had been the feeling of most of the colonists toward England? Why had this feeling changed? _b_. Why was Jefferson asked to write the Declaration? _c_. What great change was made by Congress in the Declaration? Why? _d_. What truths are declared to be self-evident? Are they still self-evident? _e_. What is declared to be the basis of government? Is it still the basis of government? _f_. When was the Declaration adopted? When signed? §§ 148, 149.--_a_. Describe Howe's campaign of 1777. _b_. What valuable work was done at Valley Forge? §§ 150-153.--_a_. What was the object of Burgoyne's campaign? Was the plan a wise one from the British point of view? _b_. What do you think of the justice of removing Schuyler? _c_. How did the battle of Bennington affect the campaign? What was the effect of St. Leger's retreat to Canada? _d_. Describe Arnold's part in the battles near Saratoga. §§ 154, 155.--_a_. What was the effect of Burgoyne's surrender on Great Britain? On France? On America? _b_. What were the results of the French alliance? _c_. Describe the battle of Monmouth. Who was Charles Lee? § 156.--_a_. Describe Clark's expedition and mark on a map the places named. _b_. How did this expedition affect the later growth of the United States? § 157.--_a_. Describe Arnold's career as a soldier to 1778. _b_. What is treason? _c_. Was there the least injustice in the treatment of André? Chapter 16 §§ 158, 159.--_a_. Why was the scene of action transferred to the South? _b_. What places were captured? _c_. Compare the British and American armies at Camden. What was the result of this battle?