Feeling in Spain.—America, at this time, was to the Spaniard a land of vague, but magnificent promise, where the simple natives wore unconsciously the costliest gems, and the sands of the rivers sparkled with gold. Every returning ship brought fresh news to quicken the pulse of Spanish enthusiasm. Now, Cortez had taken Mexico, and reveled in the wealth of the Montezumas; now, Pizarro had conquered Peru, and captured the riches of the Incas; now, Magellan, sailing through the straits which ...

Nations that have owned our Soil.—Before the United States became a nation, six European powers owned, or claimed to own, various portions of the territory now contained within its boundary. England claimed the Atlantic coast from Maine to Florida. Spain once held Florida, Texas, California, and all the territory south and west of Colorado. France in days gone by ruled the Mississippi valley. Holland once owned New Jersey, Delaware, and the valley of the Hudson in New York, and claimed as ...

"A School History of the United States" by John Bach McMaster is a comprehensive educational resource designed to provide students with a clear and engaging narrative of American history. McMaster's work emphasizes the importance of understanding the nation's past through a chronological approach, highlighting key events, figures, and themes that have shaped the United States. The book is structured to facilitate learning, making it accessible for young readers while also encouraging criti...

A school history of the United States traces the nation’s evolution from European discovery through colonial settlement to modern industrial power with emphasis on social dynamics and everyday experiences. Exploration begins with voyages revealing vast continents prompting Spanish conquests in southern realms marked by gold quests and missionary zeal alongside English Dutch and Swedish footholds along northern coasts establishing trade outposts and family plantations. New England planting ...

In "A School History of the United States," John Bach McMaster presents a comprehensive and accessible overview of American history tailored specifically for school students. Employing a narrative style that balances factual rigor with engaging storytelling, McMaster meticulously outlines pivotal events from pre-Columbian times to the post-Civil War era. His work is characterized by a clear organization and a focus on key figures and notable events, which lend themselves to the educational...

In "A Brief History of the United States," John Bach McMaster presents a comprehensive, yet succinct narrative of American history, emphasizing the social and political evolution of the nation from its colonial origins to the post-Civil War era. McMaster employs a clear and engaging literary style, weaving together detailed accounts of pivotal events and influential figures with a critical analysis of the societal forces shaping the United States. As a notable contribution to historical li...

It is not too much to assert that most of our countrymen acquire at school all the knowledge they possess of the past history of their country. In view of this fact it is most desirable that a history of the United States for elementary schools should present not only the essential features of our country's progress which all should learn, but also many things of secondary consequence which it is well for every young American to know.

It has long been the custom to begin the history of our country with the discovery of the New World by Columbus. To some extent this is both wise and necessary; but in following it in this instance the attempt has been made to treat the colonial period as the childhood of the United States; to have it bear the same relation to our later career that the account of the youth of a great man should bear to that of his maturer years, and to confine it to the narration of such events as are really ...

It is not too much to assert that most of our countrymen acquire at school all the knowledge they possess of the past history of their country. In view of this fact it is most desirable that a history of the United States for elementary schools should present not only the essential features of our country's progress which all should learn, but also many things of secondary consequence which it is well for every young American to know.

It has long been the custom to begin the history of our country with the discovery of the New World by Columbus. To some extent this is both wise and necessary; but in following it in this instance the attempt has been made to treat the colonial period as the childhood of the United States; to have it bear the same relation to our later career that the account of the youth of a great man should bear to that of his maturer years, and to confine it to the narration of such events as are real...

It has long been the custom to begin the history of our country with the discovery of the New World by Columbus. To some extent this is both wise and necessary; but in following it in this instance the attempt has been made to treat the colonial period as the childhood of the United States; to have it bear the same relation to our later career that the account of the youth of a great man should bear to that of his maturer years, and to confine it to the narration of such events as are real...

In "A Brief History of the United States," John Bach McMaster deftly chronicles the evolution of the American nation from its colonial roots to the late 19th century. His narrative combines meticulous research with a compelling prose style that makes history engaging and accessible. McMaster's work is positioned within the context of 19th-century historiography, characterized by a focus on national identity and moral clarity, as he interweaves political, economic, and social themes to pres...