Scotland's Mark on America

"Scotland's Mark on America" by George Fraser Black is a historical exploration of the profound impact Scottish immigrants and their descendants had on the development of the United States, especially during the colonial era and the nation's formation. The book illuminates the waves of Scottish people who journeyed to America and how they transformed American society, government, and the very idea of what it meant to be American. Beginning with an introductory note that highlights the unique traits of the Scottish people and their dedication to their heritage even as they adapted to new lives in a foreign land, it stresses how Scots helped define American citizenship and community. It emphasizes their important part in the Revolutionary War and the beginnings of American freedom and how the country was governed. Setting the scene for a more thorough study of their acts in the chapters that follow, the foreword also provides precise figures on the Scottish population in early America.