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?