Annual report of the secretary of the treasury on the state of the finances, report on manufactures, december 1791. Report on the establishment of a mint 1791 report on the subject of manufacturers 1791. It is commonly believed that the report was never implemented. 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. We cannot allow it to be jeopardized by unfair trading practices. Opinion on the constitutionality of a national bank february 1791. Report on manufactures work by hamilton britannica. The report on manufactures was one of the most penetrating statements of the protectionist philosophy ever made. Excerpted, and images added, by the national humanities. 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. 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. 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.
Irwin alexander hamiltons report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document of u. Basic to it was his idea that the general welfare read more. Through high tariffs designed to protect american industry from foreign competition, government bounties and subsidies, and internal improvements and transportation, hamilton hoped to. This is not among the least valuable of the means, by which manufacturing institutions contribute to augment the general stock of industry and production. When george washington became president in 1789, he appointed alexander hamilton as his secretary of the treasury. It did not seem plausible to him that a nation of farmers could compete against the industrial might of europe. 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. 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. Census bureau announces the february advance report on durable goods manufacturers shipments, inventories and orders. Hamiltons third report demonstrated his ability to research, analyze, and write with breadth and creativity. Read the following primary source, paying special attention to the underlined sections.
Alexander hamiltons report on the subject of manufactures. How did treasury secretary alexander hamilton attempt to realize theories outlined in his report on manufactures. On the establishment of a mint, january 1791 by united states. Assessing and strengthening the manufacturing and defense.
Hw reading 2 alexander hamilton report on manufacturers dec 5 1791 hamilton secretary of the treasury on why the u. Alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the. Census bureaus manufacturers shipments, inventories, and orders m3 survey, which is a voluntary survey authorized by title of the united states code. Although hamiltons proposals for bounties subsidies failed to receive support, virtually every tariff recommendation put forward in the report was adopted by. Sep 02, 2003 alexander hamiltons report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document in the history of u. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Alexander hamilton, 1791 report on the subject of manufactures the following are excerpts from alexander hamiltons groundbreaking treatise, dated dec. Alexander hamiltons report on manufactures digital history. The expediency of encouraging manufactures in the united states appears at this time to be pretty generally admitted. 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. It would also regulate the business of state banks and provide much needed credit for economic expansion.
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. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures nber. Alexander hamilton, report on manufactures, 5 december 1791. The embarrassments, which have obstructed the progress of our external trade, have led to serious reflections on the. 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. As to the additional employment of classes of the community, not ordinarily engaged in the particular business. Alexander hamilton report on the subject of manufactures december 5, 1791 the expediency of encouraging manufactures in the united states.
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. Communicated to the house of representatives, december 5, 1791. Turn to the next 2 pages and match the meanings on page 2 with the underline sections in the grid on page 1. 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. The embarrassments which have obstructed the progress of our external trade, have led to. Report on a national bank 1790 by secretary alexander hamilton. F1, n7 abstract alexander hamiltons report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document in the history. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures pdf. Alexander hamiltons report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document of u. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures douglas a. Alexander hamiltons report on a national bank, december 14, 1790 excerpts to the speaker of the house of representatives. Learn the american promise chapter 9 with free interactive flashcards.
Thomas jefferson believed the united states should develop as an agrarian nationthat is, as a nation in which farming and agriculture are emphasized. 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. Alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the subjec. Alexander hamilton report on the subject of manufactures. Alexander hamilton, report on the subject of manufactures 1791 excerpts. Alexander hamilton report on manufactures excerpt 1791 thomas. Alexander hamiltons report on manufactures digital history id 265. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures dartmouth. Alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the subject of manufactures, 5 december 1791. Alexander hamilton report on the subject of manufactures 1791 the report on the subject of. Using the meanings of hamiltons reports, answer the questions on page 3 about.
Hw reading 2 alexander hamilton report on manufacturers. Google is proud to partner with libraries to digitize public domain materials and make them widely accessible. Alexander hamilton, report to congress on the subject of. Primary source alexander hamilton report on ma nufactures directions. Read the paragraph again and circle 5 key words or phrases that you think are most. 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. The first of the series sets up the context and chronology, and gives a 2,000word outline of the 40,000word first report. Hamiltons report on the subject of manufactures, 1791 ap us. 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. This is a digital copy of a book that was preserved for. 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. To ensure taxpayer dollars are frugally and wisely spent, the defense industrial base must be costeffective, costefficient, highly productive, and not unduly. Appearing in december, 1791, the report gave voice to the aspirations and needs of nu merous craftsmen and. 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.
The law establishing the bank did not differ from hamiltons plan in any essentials, except that the life of. The report on manufactures, december 1791 hamilton 62. 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. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures by. Hamiltons vision for the economic foundation of the united states included three main programs.
We have a tremendous opportunity to bring the innovation, jobs and economic growth that accompanies a strong manufacturing sector back to our shores. The expediency of encouraging manufactures in the united states, which was not. It seemed that hamiltons politicoeconomic vision for america had substantial political momentum, yet james madison and his circle viewed ha. Treasury alexander hamilton, report on the subject of manufactures, submitted by the treasury department to the congress december 5, 1791. 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. Alexander hamiltons report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document in the history of u. Prescott bush and hitler in 1992, eir news service released the blockbuster george. 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. Report on the subject of manufactures teaching american. Alexander hamilton, report on the subject of manufactures. The embarrassments which have obstructed the progress of our external trade, have led to serious reflections on the necessity of enlarging the. Alexander hamiltons report on a national bank, december. What is the significance of the society for establishing useful manufactures sum and the city of paterson, new jersey, to the history of american. 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.
Report on the subject of manufactures by alexander hamilton december 5, 1791 to the speaker of the house of representatives. 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. 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 multifaceted manufacturing policy initiative at the indiana university oneill school of public and environmental affairs studies challenges facing the u. Report on the subject of manufactures government, to. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures the. Hamiltons state papers are the measure by which the value of all subsequent efforts on the same subject is estimated. The inquiries to which the subject of this report has led. Choose from 500 different sets of the american promise chapter 9 flashcards on quizlet. This survey provides statistics on a calendarmonth basis for manufacturers value of shipments, new orders. Hamilton urged the expanded use of protective tariffs as a means to protect the nations infant industries. Page numbers from selected writings page numbers from annals of congress.
Communicated to the house of representatives, december 5, 1791 to the speaker of the house of representatives. This passage is excerpted from alexander hamilton, report on manufactures, originally published in 1791. 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 manufactures submitted to congress december 5. Alexander hamiltons famous report on manufactures, made to congress december 5, 1791, in his capacity as secretary of the treasury. The report on manufactures is the third report, and magnum opus, of american founding father and 1st u.
Sat reading khan diagnostic quiz level 3 reading 7. 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. Report on the subject of manufactures december 1791. Alexander hamiltons famous report on manufactures discerning. Sat reading khan diagnostic quiz level 3 reading 7 testbig. Primary source alexander hamilton report on manufactures. 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. Report on the subject of manufactures teaching american history. Hamiltons report as published in the annals of the. The inquiries to which the subject of this report has led have been answered with proofs that manufactories of iron. Selected writings annals of congress works of hamilton scanned january 2001 from primary sources. Society for establishing useful manufactures central issue, problem, or question.
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