Two hundred and twenty years ago today, alexander hamilton presented his report on manufactures to the u. Hamilton s report on the subject of manufactures, 1791. Alexander hamilton s report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document of u. 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. Part 025 alexander hamilton creates a national bank. The expediency of encouraging manufactures in the united states appears at this time to be pretty generally admitted. There is some dispute of his birth year due to early records and hamilton s own claims. Jan 14, 2015 alexander hamilton s report on the subject of manufactures alexander weisgerber. Alexander hamiltons report on manufactures january 25, 2017 january 25, 2017 by jessiekratz, posted in news and events, u. Five years after hamilton s untimely death, his widow, elizabeth hamilton, submitted a petition to congress asking for a pension based on her husbands military service as lieutenant colonel in the revolutionary war. We adopted it over the next few years, abraham lincoln reaffirmed it fourscore years later, and it was again affirmed by every president of the united states until reagan began his now28year reagan revolution which has disassembled americas industrial base and impoverished our nation. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Alexander hamilton s famous report on manufactures download alexander hamilton s famous report on manufactures ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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 aftermath of hamilton s report on manufactures douglas a. General correspondence, speeches and writings, legal papers, financial papers, family papers, miscellany, 1998 addition, 2017 addition, and oversize. This report, commissioned by congress almost two years earlier. 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 the subject of manufactures by alexander hamilton. On the other hand, some precedents for material in the report from sources with which hamilton is known to have been familiar are indicated in the footnotes to his final version, and. 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. Primary source alexander hamilton report on ma nufactures directions.
Download pdf alexander hamilton s report on the subject. Alexander hamilton and the society for establishing useful manufactures central issue, problem, or question. How did treasury secretary alexander hamilton attempt to realize theories outlined in his report on manufactures. About this collection alexander hamilton papers digital. 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.
The papers of alexander hamilton 17571804 cover the years 1708 to 1917, with the bulk of material dating from 1777 to 1804. Report on the subject of manufactures by alexander hamilton december 5, 1791 to the speaker of the house of representatives. Basic to it was his idea that the general welfare read more. Alexander hamilton s report on the subject of manufactures alexander weisgerber. That is, historian doron benatar has put together evidence and has shaped his history in a particular way. The secretary of the treasury, in obedience to the order of the house of representatives of the 15th day of january, 1790, has. The fascinating life and times of alexander hamilton. F1, n7 abstract alexander hamilton s report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document in the history.
Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Treasury secretary alexander hamilton adroitly intervened to stem the crisis, minimizing its effect on the nascent nations fragile economic and political systems. 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. What is the significance of the society for establishing useful manufactures. This is a digital copy of a book that was preserved for. Alexander hamilton, report on manufactures excerpts december 5, 1791. When george washington became president in 1789, he appoint ed alexander hamilton as his secretary of the treasury.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Read the paragraph again and circle 5 key words or phrases that you think are most. Communicated to the house of representatives, december 5, 1791. Alexander hamiltons famous report, which was never given legislative approval, created the seedcrystal of what became the american system of political economy. Few figures in american history have been more hotly debated or more grossly misunderstood than alexander hamilton. Dec 05, 2011 two hundred and twenty years ago today, alexander hamilton presented his report on manufactures to the u. Alexander hamiltons report on the subject of manufactures. Using the meanings of hamilton s reports, answer the questions on page 3 about. Hamilton s vision for the economic foundation of the united states included three main programs. Alexander hamilton, report on manufactures, 5 december 1791. Hamilton, alexander, 17551804, american statesman, b. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures douglas a. Most scholars know little about the panic of 1792, americas first financial market crash, during which securities prices dropped nearly 25 percent in two weeks.
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. Read the following primary source, paying special attention to the underlined sections. Pages 38 contain prefaces to the fifth and sixth editions, signed m. Click download or read online button to alexander hamilton s famous report on manufactures book pdf for free now. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. As to the additional employment of classes of the community, not ordinarily engaged in the particular business. 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. Primary source alexander hamilton report on manufactures directions. Hamilton proposes to stimulate manufacturing in order to help make americans prosperous. Report on the subject of manufactures teaching american. Download pdf alexander hamilton s famous report on. This is not among the least valuable of the means, by which manufacturing institutions contribute to augment the general stock of industry and production. 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. 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.
Hamilton s report on manufactures by nora hamerman this special issue commemorates an american b,centennial of great portent, as the age of the versailles treaty draws to a close. December 5, 2016 marked the 225th anniversary of alexander hamilton s report on manufacturing to congress. 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. Apush chapter 8 study guide by gennysay includes 32 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more. Alexander hamilton january 11, 1755 or 1757 july 12, 1804 was the first united states secretary of the treasury, a founding father, economist, and political philosopher. 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. Pulitzer prizewinning author ron chernow presents a landmark biography of alexander hamilton, the founding father who galvanized, inspired, scandalized, and sh. Nov 01, 2007 on december 5th, 1791, alexander hamilton, then the first u.
The embarrassments, which have obstructed the progress of our external trade, have led to serious reflections on the. The report on manufactures, december 1791 hamilton 62. Report on manufactures wikisource, the free online library. Using the meanings of hamiltons reports, answer the questions on page 3 about.
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. Appearing in december, 1791, the report gave voice to the aspirations and needs of nu merous craftsmen and. Alexander hamiltons statement of my property and debts. In 1791, the secretary of the united states treasury, alexander hamilton, submitted his report on manufactures. Alexander hamilton was born in the british west indies in 1755 or 1757. Alexander hamilton s report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document in the history of u. The year of birth is often given as 1755, but the evidence more strongly supports 1757. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures the. Alexander hamilton s famous report on manufactures, made to congress december 5, 1791, in his capacity as secretary of the treasury. Hamiltons report on the subject of manufactures, 1791. Excerpted, and images added, by the national humanities. 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.
Alexander hamilton by ron chernow overdrive rakuten. 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 s 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 hamilton article about alexander hamilton by the. 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 hamilton, report on manufactures, 5 december. Share on facebook tweet share on linkedin send email. The collection, consisting of approximately 12,000 items dating from 1708 to 1917, documents hamilton s. View the latest news and breaking news today for u. Sep 23, 2016 on july 11, 1804, alexander hamilton was mortally wounded during a duel with aaron burr and died the following day. Alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the. Irwin alexander hamiltons report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document of u. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
The secretary of the treasury, in obedience to the order of ye 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. In 1782, hamilton had been a member of the continental congress. Report on manufactures work by hamilton britannica. In 1791, founding father of the united states alexander hamilton composed his report on the subject of manufactures, which recommended a broad program of protectionist tariffs. He was the illegitimate son of james hamilton of a prominent scottish family and rachel faucett lavien daughter of a doctorplanter on nevis and the estranged wife of a merchant. Alexander hamilton s report on manufactures digital history id 265. He believed that the growth of manufacturing would eliminate the states need for great britain. Manufacturers, who, listening to the powerful invitations of a better price for their fabrics, or their labor, of greater cheapness of provisions. In annotating the report on manufactures, the editors of the papers of alexander hamilton can make no claim to being either exhaustive or definitive. Thomas jefferson believed the united states should develop as an agrarian nationthat is, as a nation in which farming and agriculture are emphasized. A thesis is not a statement of fact, like alexander hamilton. Excerpts from the report on manufactures, by alexander hamilton by richard s.
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. Alexander hamilton hamilton, alexander, 17571804 the. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of alexander hamilton and what it means. According to historian joseph ellis, alexander hamilton is a robust fulllength portrait, in my view the best ever written, of the most brilliant, charismatic and dangerous founder of them all. Alexander hamilton s report on the subject of manufactures.
Often referred to by its shortened name, report on manufactures, this document is the fourth and final report submitted to congress by alexander hamilton. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. A political genealogy feature 200 years since hamiltons report on manufactures by nora hamerman. Alexander hamilton s report on manufacturing was a promotion of industry and factory building. Alexander hamilton report on the subject of manufactures.
It is commonly believed that the report was never implemented. 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. Dec 17, 2008 alexander hamilton, in 1791, proposed to the united states our first true industrial policy. The first of the series sets up the context and chronology, and gives a 2,000word outline of the 40,000word first. Made in his capacity of secretary of the treasury, on the fifth of december, 1791. Primary source alexander hamilton report on manufactures. Report on manufactures submitted to congress december 5. Report on the subject of manufactures alexander hamilton. Report on the subject of manufactures government, to.
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