Chapter 14

§§ 134-136.--_a_. Compare the advantages of the British and the Americans. Which side had the greater advantages?

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

_c_. Why were there so many loyalists?

§§ 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?