The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures douglas a. Choose from 500 different sets of the american promise chapter 9 flashcards on quizlet. The report on manufactures is the third report, and magnum opus, of american founding father and 1st u. The first of the series sets up the context and chronology, and gives a 2,000word outline of the 40,000word first report.
Alexander hamilton report on the subject of manufactures 1791 the report on the subject of. Report on the subject of manufactures teaching american history. Alexander hamiltons report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document in the history of u. 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. Opinion on the constitutionality of a national bank february 1791. 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. Alexander hamilton, report to congress on the subject of. The expediency of encouraging manufactures in the united states. Report on the subject of manufactures december 1791. Read the paragraph again and circle 5 key words or phrases that you think are most. Google is proud to partner with libraries to digitize public domain materials and make them widely accessible. Report on the subject of manufactures teaching american. It did not seem plausible to him that a nation of farmers could compete against the industrial might of europe. Basic to it was his idea that the general welfare read more.
This is a digital copy of a book that was preserved for. 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. 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. Alexander hamiltons report on a national bank, december. Primary source alexander hamilton report on ma nufactures directions.
The expediency of encouraging manufactures in the united states appears at this time to be pretty generally admitted. Provides a safe place for federal deposits, make inexpensive loans to government when taxes fell short, and relieve the scarcity of hard cash by issuing paper notes. The inquiries to which the subject of this report has led have been answered with proofs that manufactories of iron. Hw reading 2 alexander hamilton report on manufacturers. Selected writings annals of congress works of hamilton scanned january 2001 from primary sources. Hamiltons state papers are the measure by which the value of all subsequent efforts on the same subject is estimated. Census bureau announces the february advance report on durable goods manufacturers shipments, inventories and orders. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures dartmouth. Hamilton urged the expanded use of protective tariffs as a means to protect the nations infant industries. On the establishment of a mint, january 1791 by united states.
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. Hamiltons report on the subject of manufactures, 1791. What is the significance of the society for establishing useful manufactures sum and the city of paterson, new jersey, to the history of american. We have a tremendous opportunity to bring the innovation, jobs and economic growth that accompanies a strong manufacturing sector back to our shores. Society for establishing useful manufactures central issue, problem, or question. Alexander hamilton, report of the secretary of the treasury of the united states on the subject of manufactures, december 5, 1791, the gilder lehrman institute of american history, glc00891. Alexander hamiltons report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document of u. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures pdf. It seemed that hamiltons politicoeconomic vision for america had substantial political momentum, yet james madison and his circle viewed ha. Through high tariffs designed to protect american industry from foreign competition, government bounties and subsidies, and internal improvements and transportation, hamilton hoped to.
Sat reading khan diagnostic quiz level 3 reading 7 testbig. On december 5, 1791, secretary of the treasury alexander hamilton presented to congress his report on the subject of manufactures, which proposed significant government support for nascent american industry through tariffs, subsidies, and other incentives. The report on manufactures, december 1791 hamilton 62. 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. Alexander hamiltons famous report on manufactures discerning. Report on a national bank 1790 by secretary alexander hamilton. Communicated to the house of representatives, december 5, 1791 to the speaker of the house of representatives. Alexander hamiltons report on manufactures digital history. Hamiltons vision for the economic foundation of the united states included three main programs.
Alexander hamiltons famous report on manufactures, made to congress december 5, 1791, in his capacity as secretary of the treasury. 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. Back to the unit three summary alexander hamilton, report on the subject of manufactures 1791 in the following report to congress, alexander hamilton, president washingtons secretary of the treasury, sets forth the advantages of a manufacturing system, and he forecasts the changes which later came with the growth of industry. Apr 01, 2017 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. Hamiltons report as published in the annals of the. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The inquiries to which the subject of this report has led. Learn the american promise chapter 9 with free interactive flashcards. Alexander hamilton, report on the subject of manufactures 1791 excerpts. Alexander hamilton, report on manufactures, 5 december 1791. Assessing and strengthening the manufacturing and defense. 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.
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. 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. Communicated to the house of representatives, december 5, 1791. Irwin alexander hamiltons report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document of u.
Hamiltons report on the subject of manufactures, 1791 ap us. Alexander hamiltons report on a national bank, december 14, 1790 excerpts to the speaker of the house of representatives. Alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the. Annual report of the secretary of the treasury on the state of the finances, report on manufactures, december 1791. The law establishing the bank did not differ from hamiltons plan in any essentials, except that the life of. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures the.
To ensure taxpayer dollars are frugally and wisely spent, the defense industrial base must be costeffective, costefficient, highly productive, and not unduly. Read the following primary source, paying special attention to the underlined sections. It was presented to congress on december 5, 1791 and recommended economic policies to stimulate the new republics economy and ensure the independence won with the conclusion of the revolutionary war in 1783. Alexander hamilton, report on the subject of manufactures.
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 would also regulate the business of state banks and provide much needed credit for economic expansion. Report on the establishment of a mint 1791 report on the subject of manufacturers 1791. Hamiltons third report demonstrated his ability to research, analyze, and write with breadth and creativity. Alexander hamiltons report on the subject of manufactures. Report on manufactures, december 5, 1791 america is on the verge of an economic revitalization and a strong manufacturing base is a key to such an outcome. The report on manufactures was one of the most penetrating statements of the protectionist philosophy ever made. Alexander hamilton, 1791 report on the subject of manufactures the following are excerpts from alexander hamiltons groundbreaking treatise, dated dec. Report on the subject of manufactures government, to.
This passage is excerpted from alexander hamilton, report on manufactures, originally published in 1791. It is commonly believed that the report was never implemented. How did treasury secretary alexander hamilton attempt to realize theories outlined in his report on manufactures. The first of the series sets up the context and chronology, and gives a 2,000word outline of the 40,000word first report on public credit. Hw reading 2 alexander hamilton report on manufacturers dec 5 1791 hamilton secretary of the treasury on why the u. The embarrassments, which have obstructed the progress of our external trade, have led to serious reflections on the. Page numbers from selected writings page numbers from annals of congress. Report on manufactures work by hamilton britannica. 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.
F1, n7 abstract alexander hamiltons report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document in the history. Turn to the next 2 pages and match the meanings on page 2 with the underline sections in the grid on page 1. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures nber. This survey provides statistics on a calendarmonth basis for manufacturers value of shipments, new orders.
Program on the development of the american economy, international trade and investment program alexander hamiltons report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document in the history of u. We cannot allow it to be jeopardized by unfair trading practices. Appearing in december, 1791, the report gave voice to the aspirations and needs of nu merous craftsmen and. Using the meanings of hamiltons reports, answer the questions on page 3 about.
Alexander hamilton report on the subject of manufactures december 5, 1791 the expediency of encouraging manufactures in the united states. The embarrassments which have obstructed the progress of our external trade, have led to serious reflections on the necessity of enlarging the. The expediency of encouraging manufactures in the united states, which was not. Alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the subjec. Alexander hamilton, report on manufactures, excerpt 1791 thomas jefferson, notes on the state of virginia, excerpt 1781 week 3 m from artisans to entrepreneurs john cotton, on the just price 1639 benjamin franklin coaches an ambitious tradesman 1748 w 21 antebellum and civil war business a factory girl leads a tour of the lowell mills, 1844. Treasury alexander hamilton, report on the subject of manufactures, submitted by the treasury department to the congress december 5, 1791. Prescott bush and hitler in 1992, eir news service released the blockbuster george. Although hamiltons proposals for bounties subsidies failed to receive support, virtually every tariff recommendation put forward in the report was adopted by. Alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the subject of manufactures, 5 december 1791. The embarrassments which have obstructed the progress of our external trade, have led to. The multifaceted manufacturing policy initiative at the indiana university oneill school of public and environmental affairs studies challenges facing the u. Report on manufactures submitted to congress december 5. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures by. 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.
Alexander hamilton report on manufactures excerpt 1791 thomas. 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. Report on the subject of manufactures by alexander hamilton december 5, 1791 to the speaker of the house of representatives. Census bureaus manufacturers shipments, inventories, and orders m3 survey, which is a voluntary survey authorized by title of the united states code. Report on the subject of manufactures 1791 to provide for our national security, americas manufacturing and defense industrial base must be secure, robust, resilient, and ready. Alexander hamilton report on the subject of manufactures. As to the additional employment of classes of the community, not ordinarily engaged in the particular business. This is not among the least valuable of the means, by which manufacturing institutions contribute to augment the general stock of industry and production. Excerpted, and images added, by the national humanities. 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. 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. Thomas jefferson believed the united states should develop as an agrarian nationthat is, as a nation in which farming and agriculture are emphasized. Primary source alexander hamilton report on manufactures.
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