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.•;*-.!»•. -'•• '^j*' -•<i^jr^'it^--: "V r— C ^ ^ V, A fcsad H M fid ^m^ mi M OF THE fJNITEB gTATF.S OF ON A PLAN ADAPTED TO THE CAPACITY OF YOUTHS, DESIGNED TO AID THE MEMORY BY SYSTEMATIC ARRANGEMENT AND INTERESTING* ASSOCIATlOxNS. BY REV. CHARLES A. GOODRICH, Auih'jr of Outlines of Go^.^graphf, k.c^ Contfiining General Views of the Aborigines, of the progrtisaofMatt' rerSy Rei'^i<m, Traac and Commerce, Agriculture, Art9 aad Sianufaciurcp^ Population and Edacatioa. TillRTV-FlFTII EDITION. BOSTO.^ : CARTER, HENDEE, AND CO Bfaltleboro' Power Fresa Office* J (> 3 3 a REMARKS ON USING THIS WORK. 1. The General Division^ should first he very thorou;^hly commit­ ted to memory. 2. Thai portion of the work which is in larger type, cmhraces x\\r leading subjects of the history, and sh(»uid be commiUed to memory by the pupil. Thai part whicb is iu smaller type should be careful­ ly perused* 3. It is reoommerided to the teachers not to make a severe exami­ nation of a f)upil, uniil the second or third time going through the book. Th s should be more particularly observed in regard to young and backward pupili^. The following Works for Education^ are particularly re-' commended to Listruciora of Youth, Goodrich's Outlines of Geography, with an Atlas. A large Map of the world in Outline, to be filled up by pupils Blair's Outlines of Chronology, Ancient and Modern- A Chart of Cronology to accompany the same. Blair^s Outlines of the History of Greece. Comstock's Chemistry. Comstock's Mineralogy. Blair's Outlines of Ancient History. Blair's Outlines of the History of England. Blair's Outlines of the History of France. Taylor's Elements of Thought, being a familiar treatise on Logie. Historical and Descri[)tive Lessons, to accompany the several School Geographies in use. DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT, SS. Sc it remeinha-ed., Thnt on the twentv-iiiiith day of April, in th Xl« S« forty-sixth year of the Indcpeniieiice of the United S*Mes of Am* rica, Charles A. Goodrich, of said District, hath deposited in this a ice the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the words (a .caving, to wit: "A liiitory of the United States of America, on a fi'an adapts to the capacity of youth; and designed to aid the memory by systematic ai rangetn^iit and ii:terc>ting associations. Illustrated hy eiii^rHvi'ngs, By Rei Charles A. Goodrich " In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the Unito States, entitled. *' An act for the encouragement of learning, by secbring tht ^.f, Oit« of Maps, Charts, and Books, to Authorj and Proprietors of such copies, dur a>£ ^e times therein mentioned." CHAS. A. II^GERSOLL, Cierk of the District of Connecticut, A irnr copy of Recoul examined and sea fed by oie. CHAS. A. INGERSOLL, Ckrk »f th.t District of CQ-iinsHir^ 3 Intvo^uctfon^ •< WJiat are the uses and advantages of History 1 1. History sets before us striking instances of virtu^j enterprise^ courage^ generosity, patriotism; and, by a natural principle of emulation, incites us to copy such no* fale 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, revolu­ tions 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 tipon the manners of a people ; it illustrates the blessings of political union, and the miseries of faction; the dan­ gers of unbridled liberty, and the mischiefs of despotic power. Observation. In a free country, where every man may he called upon to discharge important duties, either by his vote, or by the admimstration 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 tins, 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 judg­ ments, and again it av/akens the liveliest emotions of grati­ tude, for his kind and benignant dispensations. It culti­ vates a sense of dependence on him ; strengthens our con* fidence in his benevolence ; and impresses us with a con­ viction 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 thoy^bt 5 stresigth^ cas and duidpUnes the mind. 4 GENERAL DIVISION. THE History of the United States of America may be divided into Eleven Periods^ each distinguished by sonv: striking characteristic, or remarkable circumstance. T^^^^ jFlVJ^t ^ClHtstf will extend from the Discovery if America., by Columbus^ 1492, to the first permanent Kngliiih settlement in America, at Jamestown, Virginia, .1607, and is distingiiished for DISCOVERIES. Ohs. Previous to the discovery of America in 1492, the in- Ir.vbuants of Europe, Asia, and Africa, were of corrse ignorant of its existence. But soon after this event, sevenl expeditions were fitletl out, and came to make discoveries, in what vvus then called the ''New World." Accordingly, between 1492 and 1607, the principal countries l^'ing along the eastern coast of North America, were discovered, and more or less explored. As our history, during this period, embraces little more than acco\inls of these expeditions, we characterize it as remarkable for discoveries. 'J'he <^CC0tll3f IjJtriOU will extend from the Settle^ tnevi of Jamestown^ l6<^>7? to the accession ofVVillif.m and iMary to the throne of England, l6S9, and is disiin ijtiished for SETTLEMENTS. Obs. During this period, our history is principally occupied in detailing the various seltlementSy which were either effected (jr attempted, within tlie boundaries of the United States. It in­ cludes indeed, wars with the natives—disputes between pro­ prietors of lands, and colonies—the formation of governments, Sic. frc.; but these are circumstances which pertain to, and fonn a part of, the settlement of new countries. As this pe­ riod embraces tlie settlement of most of the orig-inal States in the Union, viz. Massachusetts, including Maine, Connecticut^ Hhode-Island, New-Hampshire, New-York, New-Jersey. Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, North and South Caro­ lina, and Virginia, it is therefore characterized as remarkable for settleincnts* The ^IjiCU ^^CtriOU will extend from the Accession of iniliam and Mary to the throne of England, lC89, to the declaration of the war by England against France, called "the French and Indian War/' 1756, and is re^ GENERAL DIVISION. 5 niarkable for the three wars of KING WILLIAM, QUEEN ANNE, and GEORGE H. Ohs. So long as the Colonies remained attached to the Eng- possession of Canada, and were leagued with several powerful tribes of Indians, as often did tlie'colonies become the theatre ol' their hostile operations. This period is therefore most re- markable for these three wars. TheJpOUVtl) X^ttlO^ 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 (or the FRENCH and INDIAN WAR. The jflftij I^CtiO^ will extend from the Battle of Lexing^ton, 1775, to the disbarrJing of the American Army at West Point, iVew-York 17B3, and is distinguished fot the WAR OK THE REVOLUTION. The c^iptT) l^tViO^ vvill extend from the Disbanding of the Arrny^ 17S3, to the inauguration of George Wash- ingtcn, as President of the Cnited Strites, under the Fede­ ral Constitution, 1789, and is distinguisb'^d for tht* FORMATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OP THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION. The ^Ctirnt^ ^ttlOtl will extend from the Tnaugu-^ ration of President IVashington^ l7S9,to theinauguri?tion of John Adams, as President of the United States, 1797 This period is distijguished for WASHINGTON'S ADMINIS' TRATIOX. The ISlfiljtfj i^CtlOtJ will extend from the Inaugu- ration of President Adams^ 17979 to the inauguration of Thomas Jefferson as president of the United States, 180 J, This period is distinguished for ADAMS' ADMINISTRV riON. The y[inti) ^ttCotJ will extend from ihe Inau^r^ura ton of President Jefferson^ 1801, to the inauguration of fames Madison as president of the United States, 1809. This period is distinguished for JEFFERSON'S AnsiiNis* "5IIATI0N, e GENERAL OmSION. The dentil 3J3rriOtJ win extend from tlie Inaupiri tion of President Madison^ 1809, to the inauguration of James Monroe, as president of the United States, 181 fl This period is distinguished for MADISON'S ADMINISTRA­ TION and th9 late WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN. The ^lel)Cnt1j I^CtiOtl will extend from the Inau guration of President Monroe^ 1817? to the present tir «^ and LB distinguished for J^IONROE'S ADMINISTRATION. HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATE ^eriotr jFCrst, DISTINGUISHED FOB DISCOVERIES. Extending from the Discovery of San Salvadai by Columbus^ 1492, to the first jiermanent English settlement at Jamestowny {Vii^ginia) 1607. Section I. The early discoveries on the continent of America were made by the Spaniards^ English^ and French. In these, the Spaniards took the lead ; and have the honor of first communicating to Europe the intelligence of a new world. Fcr several years previougly to the discovery of Ame- ri«?a, the attention of Europe had been djawo to the en 8 PERIOD L...1492....1607....DISCOVERIES.

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