Hamiltons vision for the economic foundation of the united states included three main programs. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures douglas a. That a national bank is an institution of primary importance to the prosperous administration of the finances, and would be of the greatest utility in the operations connected. Alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the. Alexander hamilton s report on manufactures digital history id 265.
Like hamiltons other major state papers, the report on manufactures is distinguished not so much by originality of thought as by the cogency and persuasiveness of its arguments, its farreaching implications, and its ennobling vision of the destiny of the united states. Alexander hamilton, report on manufactures, 5 december 1791. The first of the series sets up the context and chronology, and gives a 2,000word outline of the 40,000word first report. It is commonly believed that the report was never implemented. Hamiltons report on the subject of manufactures, 1791 introduction. This report is the third main part presented to congress. Alexander hamiltons report on the subject of manufactures. First report on the public credit communicated to the house of representatives, january 14, 1790.
As to the additional employment of classes of the community, not ordinarily engaged in the particular business. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures by. The embarrassments, which have obstructed the progress of our external trade, have led to serious reflections on the. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures the. This passage is excerpted from alexander hamilton, report on manufactures, originally published in 1791.
Hamilton s report on manufactures and political philosophy, publius. Alexander hamilton report on manufactures december 5, 1791 page numbers from selected writings page numbers from annals of congress page numbers from works of hamilton scanned january, 2001 from primary sources. Page numbers from selected writings page numbers from annals of congress. Hamiltons report on the subject of manufactures, 1791 when george washington became president in 1789, he appointed alexander hamilton as his secretary of the treasury. Alexander hamiltons report on manufacturing was a promotion of industry and factory building. Alexander hamilton s report on manufacturing was a promotion of industry and factory building. Download citation the aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures alexander hamiltons 1791 is a classic document of u. He had a very important impact on new york city, creating the bank of new york and advising its financial situation after the war. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Communicated to the house of representatives, december 5, 1791. Read the following primary source, paying special attention to the underlined sections.
Through high tariffs designed to protect american industry from foreign competition, government bounties and subsidies, and internal improvements and transportation, hamilton hoped to break britains. First report on the public credit schiller institute. Like hamilton s other major state papers, the report on manufactures is distinguished not so much by originality of thought as by the cogency and persuasiveness of its arguments, its farreaching implications, and its ennobling vision of the destiny of the united states. What is the significance of the society for establishing useful manufactures.
Primary source alexander hamilton report on manufactures directions. A member of new yorks first antislavery society, hamilton wanted to reorient the american economy away from slavery and trade with the slave colonies of the caribbean. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures ebook. Hamiltons report on manufactures and political philosophy. Report on the subject of manufactures by alexander hamilton. Alexander hamiltons report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document of u. The journal of federalism, volume 8, issue 3, 1 january 1978, pages 129. Sat reading khan diagnostic quiz level 3 reading 7.
Jan 25, 2017 december 5 marked the 225th anniversary of hamiltons report on manufactures, the final of hamiltons seminal reports on the economy, national debt, and financial condition of the early republic that laid the economic foundation of the nation. The secretary of the treasury in obedience to the order of ye house of representatives, of the 15th day of january 1790,125 has applied his attention, at as early a period as his other duties would permit, to the subject of manufactures. Report on the subject of manufactures by alexander hamilton december 5, 1791 to the speaker of the house of representatives. Alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the subjec. Report on manufactures wikisource, the free online library. The drafting and content of hamilton s report has been discussed extensively elsewhere, but a brief synopsis here can set the stage for its specific policy proposals. Hamilton s third report demonstrated his ability to research, analyze, and write with breadth and creativity. Alexander hamilton, report on manufactures, 5 december. Google is proud to partner with libraries to digitize public domain materials and make them widely accessible.
Jan 05, 2020 the secretary of the treasury, in obedience to the order of the house of representatives of the 15th day of january, 1790, has applied his attention, at as early a period as his other duties would permit, to the subject of manufactures, and particularly to the means of promoting such as will tend to render the united states independent of foreign nations for military and other essential. Keep this in mind as you read the rest of the report, and see if hamilton addresses all of the issues raised. Alexander hamilton report on the subject of manufactures. Report on the subject of manufactures government, to. After the passage of the mint act, alexander hamilton began writing his fourth major treasury report, the controversial on the subject of manufactures, which he delivered to the house of representatives in december, 1791. Excerpted, and images added, by the national humanities. Alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the subject of manufactures, 5 december 1791 alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the subject of manufactures123 philadelphia, december 5, 1791 communicated on december 5, 1791124 to the speaker of. Alexander hamiltons report on manufactures digital history. A biography of alexander hamilton 17551804 report on manufactures submitted to congress december 5, 1791 during the summer and fall of 1791, while madison and jefferson were building up the republican resistance, hamilton was hard at work in philadelphia on a number of projects, the most absorbing of which was his report on manufactures. Hamilton proposes to stimulate manufacturing in order to help make americans prosperous.
Alexander hamiltons new york history of new york city. Two hundred and twenty years ago today, alexander hamilton presented his report on manufactures to the u. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures dartmouth. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures pdf. This is not among the least valuable of the means, by which manufacturing institutions contribute to augment the general stock of industry and production. F1, n7 abstract alexander hamilton s report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document in the history. Alexander hamilton and the society for establishing useful manufactures central issue, problem, or question. The report, submitted on december 14, 1790, called for the establishment of a central bank, its primary purpose to expand the flow of legal tender by monetizing the. The expediency of encouraging manufactures in the united states, which was not long since deemed very questionable, appears at this time to be pretty.
The second report on the public credit also referred to as the report on a national bank was the second of four influential reports on fiscal and economic policy delivered to congress by secretary of the treasury alexander hamilton. Basic to it was his idea that the general welfare read more. Primary source alexander hamilton report on manufactures. Irwin alexander hamiltons report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document of u. It did not seem plausible to him that a nation of farmers could compete against the industrial might of europe. Thomas jefferson believed the united states should develop as an agrarian nationthat is, as a nation in which farming and agriculture are emphasized. December 5 marked the 225th anniversary of hamilton s report on manufactures, the final of hamilton s seminal reports on the economy, national debt, and financial condition of the early republic that laid the economic foundation of the nation. This post on hamiltons report on manufactures submitted to congress on december 5, 1791 is the third of three posts on hamiltons major writings as secretary of the treasury. A suggestion by bernard mason a mong alexander hamiltons reports to congress during his administration of the treasury department the report on manufactures has held a notable position.
F1, n7 abstract alexander hamiltons report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document in the history. The second report on the public credit also referred to as the report on a national bank was the second of three influential reports on fiscal and economic policy delivered to city secretary of the treasury alexander hamilton. Appearing in december, 1791, the report gave voice to the aspirations and needs of nu merous craftsmen and. Report on the subject of manufactures the following are excerpts from alexander hamilton s groundbreaking treatise, dated dec. Dec 05, 2016 december 5, 2016 marked the 225th anniversary of alexander hamiltons report on manufacturing to congress. Alexander hamiltons report on a national bank, december. Program on the development of the american economy, international trade and investment program alexander hamilton s report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document in the history of u. Unlike hamilton s previous reports as the secretary of the treasury, on the subject of manufactures addressed the future of the nations economic prosperity, rather than immediate economic concerns. The expediency of encouraging manufactures in the united states, which was not long since deemed very questionable, appears at this time to be pretty generally. Report on the subject of manufactures teaching american history. The report on the subject of manufactures, generally referred to by its shortened title report on manufactures, is the third major report, and magnum opus, of american founding father and first u.
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our spec. The point of the quote in the beginning of the report on manufactures is meant to create a counterargument for hamilton s argument for the promotion of manufacturing in. Share on facebook tweet share on linkedin send email. It is not uncommon to meet with an opinion that though the promoting manufactures may be the interest of a part of the union, it is to that of another part. Primary source alexander hamilton report on ma nufactures directions. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures nber. Congress the third of his famous educational treatises, following the report on public credit arid report on the national bank of 1790. Report on manufactures work by hamilton britannica.
Jan 14, 2015 i go over some of the main ideas discussed within the report. Alexander hamilton report on manufactures december 5, 1791 page numbers from selec ted writings page numbers from annals of congress page numbers from works of hamilton scanned january, 2001 from primary sources. Report on the subject of manufactures teaching american. The secretary of the treasury in obedience to the order of ye house of representatives, of the 15 th day of january 1790, has applied his attention, at as early a period as his. It is not uncommon to meet with an opinion that though the promoting of manufactures may be the interest of a part of the union, it is contrary to that of another part. Report on manufactures submitted to congress december 5. A suggestion by bernard mason a mong alexander hamilton s reports to congress during his administration of the treasury department the report on manufactures has held a notable position. Hamilton had made his public credit and banking reports higher priorities, but now that both were law, he submitted the report on manufactures on december 5, 1791. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Alexander hamilton, one of the nations founding fathers and the first secretary of treasury. The report on manufactures, december 1791 hamilton 62. Dec 05, 2011 two hundred and twenty years ago today, alexander hamilton presented his report on manufactures to the u. This report, commissioned by congress almost two years earlier. The secretary of the treasury, in obedience to the resolution of the house of representatives of the twentyfirst. Apr 01, 2017 hamilton proposes to stimulate manufacturing in order to help make americans prosperous. Hamiltons report on the subject of manufactures, 1791. Hamilton urged the expanded use of protective tariffs as a means to protect the nations infant industries. In the report on manufactures, the fourth, the longest, the most complex, and the most farsighted of his reports, submitted on december 5, 1791, he proposed to aid the growth of infant industries through various protective laws.
To inform the public of activities of the california highspeed rail authority in order to keep the public apprised of what is going on. The report on manufactures was one of the most penetrating statements of the protectionist philosophy ever made. Alexander hamiltons report on a national bank, december 14, 1790 excerpts to the speaker of the house of representatives. The aftermath of hamilton s report on manufactures douglas a. After his debt program was approved, hamilton s next objective was to create a bank of the united states, modeled after the bank of england, to issue currency, collect taxes, hold government securities, regulate the nations.
Report on the subject of manufactures alexander hamilton. Alexander hamilton s report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document in the history of u. The secretary of the treasury, in obedience to the order of the house of representatives of the 15th day of january, 1790, has. Alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the subject of manufactures, 5 december 1791 alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the subject of manufactures123 philadelphia, december 5, 1791 communicated on december 5, 1791124 to the speaker of the house of representatives. The main purpose of the moderate tariff that hamilton proposed in his report on manufactures was to. Using the meanings of hamilton s reports, answer the questions on page 3 about. He believed that the growth of manufacturing would eliminate the states need for great britain. The expediency of encouraging manufactures in the united states appears at this time to be pretty generally admitted. Secretary of the treasury, delivered to the house of representatives a speech on the state of the economy of the young nation, and the best ways to promote it. This post on hamilton s report on manufactures submitted to congress on december 5, 1791 is the third of three posts on hamilton s major writings as secretary of the treasury.
Unlike hamilton s previous reports as the secretary of the treasury, on the. In 1791, the secretary of the united states treasury, alexander hamilton, submitted his report on manufactures. When george washington became president in 1789, he appointed alexander hamilton as his secretary of the treasury. How did treasury secretary alexander hamilton attempt to realize theories outlined in his report on manufactures. I go over some of the main ideas discussed within the report. Turn to the next 2 pages and match the meanings on page 2 with the underline sections in the grid on page 1. Report on manufactures is published in brazil on aug. Alexander hamiltons famous report on manufactures discerning. Nov 01, 2007 on december 5th, 1791, alexander hamilton, then the first u. Alexander hamiltons report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document in the history of u. Alexander hamiltons report on manufactures digital history id 265. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures researchgate. It is also the wish of the author to make sure the projects development is in conformance with the taxpayers bond measure voted for in november 4, 2008.
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