OF THE UNITED STATES ΟΥ America, ON A PLA ADAPTED TO THE CAPACITY OF YOUTH, AND DESIGNED TO AID THE MEMORY BY SYSTEMATICK ARRANGEMENT AND INTERESTING ILLUSTRATED BY ENGRAVINGS BY REV. CHARLES A. GOODRICH. BELLOWS FALLS: DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT, ss. Be it remembered, That on the twenty-ninth day of April, in the forty sixth year of the Independence of the United States of America, Charles A. Goodrich, of said District, hath deposited in this Office, the title of a Book, the rht whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit "A History of the United States of America, on a plan adapted to the capacity of youth and designed to aid the memory by systematick arrangement and interesting associa tions. Illustrated by engravings. By Rev. Charles A. Goodrich." la Conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to Authors and Proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned." CHAS. A. INGERSOLL, Clerk of the District of Connecticut. A true eopy of Record, examined and sealed by me, Clerk of the District of Connectiout REMARKS ON USING THIS WORK. 1. The General Division, should first be very thorougly com mitted to memory. 2. That portion of the work which is in larger type, embraces the leading subjects of the history, and should be committed to memory by the pupil. That part which is in smaller type should be carefully perused. 3. It is recommended to the teachers not to make a severe examination of a pupil, until the second or third time going through the book. This particularly should be observed in regard to young and backward pupils. Introduction. 1041 What are the uses and advantages of History? 1. History sets before us striking instances of virtue, enterprise, courage, generosity, patriotism; and, by a. natural principle of emulation, incites us to copy such noble examples. History also presents us with pictures of the vicious ultimately overtaken by misery and shame, and thus solemnly warns us against vice. 2. History, to use the words of Professor Tytler, is the school of politics. That is, it opens the hidden springs of human affairs; the causes of the rise, grandeur, revolutions and fall of empires; it points out the influence which the manners of a people exert upon a government, and the influence which that government reciprocally exerts upon the manners of a people; it illustrates the blessings of political union, and the miseries of faction; the dangers of unbridled liberty, and the mischiefs of despotic power Observation. In a free country, where every man may be called upon to discharge important duties, either by his vote, or by the administration of office, it is the business of all to be more or less acquainted with the science of politics. Nothing can better instruct us in this, than the study of history. 3. History displays the dealings of God with mankind. It calls upon us often to regard with awe, his darker judgments, and again it awakens the liveliest emotions of gratitude, for his kind and benignant dispensations. It culti vates a sense of dependence on him; strengthens our confidence in his benevolence; and impresses us with a conviction of his justice. 4. Besides these advantages, the study of History, if properly conducted, offers others, of inferior importance, indeed, but still they are not to be disregarded. It chas tens the imagination: improves the taste; furnishes mat ter for reflection; enlarges the range of thought strengthens and disciplines the mind. GENERAL DIVISION. THE History of the United States of America may be divided into Eleven Periods, each distinguished by some striking characteristic, or remarkable circumstance. The First Period wili extend from the Discovery of America, by Columbus, 1492, to the first permanent English settlement in America, at Jamestown, Virginia, 1007, and is distinguished for DISCOVERIES. Obs. Previous to the discovery of America in 1492, the innabitants of Europe, Asia, and Africa, were of course ignorant of its existence. But soon after this event, several expeditions were fitted out, and came to make discoveries, in what was then called the "New World." Accordingly, between 1492 and 1607, the principal countries lying along the eastern coast of North America, were discovered, and more or less explored. As our history, during this period, embraces little more than accounts of these expeditions, we characterize it as remarkable for discoveries. The Second Period will extend from the Settlement of Jamestown, 1697, to the accession of William and Mary to the throne of England, 1689, and is distinguished for SETTLEMENTS. Obs. During this period, our history is principally occupied in detailing the various settlements, which were either effected or attempted, within the boundaries of the United States. It includes indeed, wars with the natives-disputes between proprietors of lands, and colonies-the formation of governments, &c. &c.; but these are circumstances which pertain to, and form a part of, the settlement of new countries. As this period embraces the settlement of most of the original States in the Union, viz. Massachusetts, including Maine, Connecticut, Rhode-Island, New-Hampshire, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, North and South Caro lina, and Virginia, it is therefore characterized as remarkable for settlements. The Third Period will extend from the Accession of William and Mary to the throne of England, 1689, to the declaration of the war by England against France, called "the French and Indian War," 1756, and is re markable for the three wars of KING WILLIAM, QUEANANNE, and GEORGE II. Obs. So long as the Colonies remained attached to the Eng. fish crown, they became involved, of course, in the wars of the mother country. Three times during this period, was war proclaimed between England and France, and, as the French had possession of Canada, and were leagued with several powerful tribes of Indians, as often did the colonies become the theatre of their hostile operations. This period is therefore most remarkable for those three wars. The Fourth Period will extend from the Declara tion of war by England against France, 1756, to the commencement of hostilies by Great Britain against the American Colonies, in the battle of Lexington, 1775, and is distinguished for the FRENCH and INDIAN WAR. The Fifth Period will extend from the Battle of Lexington, 1775, to the disbanding of the American Army at West Point, New-York 1783, and is distinguished for the WAR OF THE REVOLUTION.. The Sirth Period will extend from the Disbanding of the Army, 1783, to the inauguration of George Washington, as President of the United States, under the Federal Constitution, 1789, and is distinguished for the FORMATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION. The Seventh Period will extend from the Inauguration of President Washington, 1789, to the inauguration of John Adams, as President of the United States, 1797. This period is distinguished for WASHINGTON'S ADMINIS TRATION. The Eighth Period will extend from the Inaugu ration of President Adams, 1797, to the inauguration of Thomas Jefferson as president of the United States, 1801, This period is distinguished for ADAMS' ADMINISTRA FION. The Ninth Period will extend from the Inauguration of President Jefferson, 1801, to the inauguration of James Madison as president of the United States, 1809. This period is distinguished for JEFFERSON': ADMINES FRATION. |