A Short History of the United States eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 355 pages of information about A Short History of the United States.

A Short History of the United States eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 355 pages of information about A Short History of the United States.

b.  Explain the influence of geographical surroundings upon the war.

c.  Why were there so many loyalists?

Sec.Sec. 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?

Sec.Sec. 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?

Sec.Sec. 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?

Sec.Sec. 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

Sec.Sec.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?

Sec.Sec. 148, 149.—­a.  Describe Howe’s campaign of 1777.

b.  What valuable work was done at Valley Forge?

Sec.Sec. 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.

Sec.Sec. 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?

Sec. 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?

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