Alexander hamilton report on the subject of manufactures december 5, 1791 the expediency of encouraging manufactures in the united states. Issue 33 september 2016 the hamilton house, charlestown, nevis. It did not seem plausible to him that a nation of farmers could compete against the industrial might of europe. The expediency of encouraging manufactures in the united states, which was not long since deemed very questionable, appears at this time to be pretty. It was presented to congress on december 5, 1791 it laid forth economic principles rooted in both the mercantilist system of elizabeth is england. I have the pleasure of your private letter of the 26th of august. James madisonwho later helped jefferson start the democraticrepublican partyworked closely with hamilton, helping the federalists promote the ratification of the constitution. Economic development landmark publication 1818 in a speech before congress, henry clay proposes a plan called the american. Alexander hamilton, report to congress on the subject of. This product contains excerpts from alexander hamilton s famous report on manufactures from 1790. Jefferson alexander hamilton letter to george washington, 1792 original philadelphia, september 9, 1792. 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 other duties would permit, to the subject of. There is more than one author in the goodreads database. Hamiltons report on the subject of manufactures, 1791 introduction.
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. 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 the subject of manufactures by alexander hamilton. Report on the public credit alexander hamilton 1 overview in january 1790, the secretary of the treasury, alexander hamilton, provided congress with an argument for the assumption of debt by the federal government with no discrimination between different classes of creditors. Alexander hamiltons first report on the public credit, delivered to congress on january 9, 1790, called for payment in full on all government debts as the foundation for establishing government credit. Hamilton urged the expanded use of protective tariffs as a means to protect the nations infant industries. This sixth edition, published in 1827, features two prefaces that place in context this groundbreaking treatise. Read the paragraph again and circle 5 key words or phrases that you think are most. Alexander hamilton, report on the subject of manufactures 1791 excerpts. Letter from alexander hamilton to george washington, april 1794.
Treasury alexander hamilton, report on the subject of manufactures, submitted by the treasury department to the congress december 5, 1791. The 7,500 square foot space will have an open floor plan and flexible design features that will accommodate programs, classes. Using the meanings of hamiltons reports, answer the questions on page 3 about. In obedience to the order of the house of representatives of the ninth day of august last, requiring the secretary of the treasury to prepare and report on this day such further provision as may, in his opinion, be necessary for establishing the public credit.
Report relative to a provision for the support of public credit submitted to congress on january 9, 1790 in this massive and detailed report which would determine the permanent financial foundation of the united states, hamilton began by humbly stating the overwhelming nature of the task he had tackled and the underlying principle of his plan. Alexander hamiltons famous report on manufactures discerning. Mar 15, 2018 in his famous report on the subject of manufactures. James madison criticized hamiltons plans in anonymously published newspaper essays. Thomas jefferson believed the united states should develop as an agrarian nationthat is, as a nation in which farming and agriculture are emphasized.
The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures douglas a. Hamilton, alexander as the principal author of the federalist papers, alexander hamilton 17551804, was the primary advocate among the founding fathers of strong national government. On december 5th, 1791, alexander hamilton, then the first u. There is an even stronger tradition of industrial policy outside of the united states. Through these difficult times the youngster did receive tutoring and was an avid reader. This report, commissioned by congress almost two years earlier. Tech policy and the midterm elections american enterprise. James kent noted in his copy of the report on manufactures. Transfers of stock, or public debt, are there equivalent to payments in specie.
Alexander hamilton and henry cabot lodge, the works of. We have a tremendous opportunity to bring the innovation, jobs and economic growth that accompanies. Assessing and strengthening the manufacturing and defense. It is important that students practice reading the diction and style of american foundational texts and authors because they are included on the simulated research portion of the parcc exam.
By alexander hamiton december, 1790 to the speaker of the house of representatives. Hamilton was bitterly criticized for not alerting original bondholders to the plan. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks. What was the historical significance of the report on. Alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the subject of.
Alexander hamiltons report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document in the history. 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. It was presented to congress on december 5, 1791 it laid forth economic principles rooted in both the mercantilist system of elizabeth is england and the. Using the meanings of hamilton s reports, answer the questions on page 3 about.
In 1791, alexander hamilton, then secretary of the treasury, delivered his report on manufactures to congress. American governments have tried to actively prod one or more sectors of the economy to grow. He died of injuries received in a duel with aaron burr. The report on manufactures was one of the most penetrating statements of the protectionist philosophy ever made.
The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures nber. Primary source alexander hamilton report on manufactures directions. Hamiltons vision for the economic foundation of the united states included three main programs. Reports of the secretary of the treasury of the united states, prepared in obedience to the act of the 10th may, 1800. As to the additional employment of classes of the community, not ordinarily engaged in the particular business. Alexander hamilton claimed to have been born on january 11, 1757, on the west indian island. 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. The embarrassments which have obstructed the progress of our external trade, have led to serious reflections on the necessity of enlarging the. Alexander hamilton s report on the subject of manufactures. This, argued hamilton, was required to create a favorable climate for investment in government securities, and to transform the public debt into a source of capital. 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. Hamilton urged congress to assume the states debts. Hamilton believed natl debt was a blessing that would cement the union. Hamiltons 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.
Made in his capacity of secretary of the treasury alexander hamilton on. Its goals were to catch up with britain and build the material base for a powerful military. Advanced manufacturing office overview and clean water. Report on manufactures paperback april 9, 2010 by alexander hamilton author visit amazons alexander hamilton page. 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. The report on manufactures, december 1791 hamilton 62. 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. After his debt program was approved, hamiltons 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. Communicated to the house of representatives, december 5, 1791. Secretary of treasury alexander hamilton reference points. The current structure was rebuilt from the ruins of the house where alexander hamilton was born and lived as. Alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the subjec. Report on the subject of manufactures, alexander hamilton argued that foreign capital was not something to be feared or viewed as a rival to domestic investment, but was instead a precious acquisition in fostering our economic growth.
Marks, notations and other marginalia present in the original volume will appear in this file a reminder of this books long journey from the publisher to a library. Alexander hamilton biographer the building the alexander hamilton center will be built in the foundation of what was an early 20thcentury steam plant, directly across from the great falls. Introduction when george washington became president in 1789, he appoint ed alexander hamilton as his secretary of the treasury. 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. 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. Oct 15, 2018 the intellectual origins of tech policy include friedrich lists argument for national support of infant industries 2 and alexander hamiltons report on the subject of manufactures in. Report on the subject of manufactures teaching american history. 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. Alexander hamiltons report on manufactures 1791, american philosophical society library one of hamiltons reports to ongress, which contains his plans for the treasury department to promote manufacturing. Hamilton advocated for promoting manufacturing, encouraging immigration, and enacting modest tariffs to protect americas fledgling industries. Read the following primary source, paying special attention to the underlined sections. Alexander hamilton, secretary of the treasury 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. Alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the. Alexander hamiltons report on the subject of manufactures.
Ela nonfiction close reading practice with alexander. 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. Apr 26, 2018 report on the subject of manufactures, alexander hamilton argued that foreign capital was not something to be feared or viewed as a rival to domestic investment, but was instead a precious acquisition in fostering our economic growth. Alexander hamilton assumption or the compromise of 1790 report on public credit 1790 report on manufactures 1791 first bank of the u. 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. In his famous report on the subject of manufactures, alexander hamilton argued that foreign capital was not something to be feared or viewed as a rival to domestic investment, but was instead a precious acquisition in fostering our economic growth. Written in support of ratification of the constitution, the essays defended the principle of a supreme national authority, but at the same time sought to reassure doubters that the people and the states had little reason to fear usurpations and tyranny by the new. To ensure taxpayer dollars are frugally and wisely spent.
Alexander hamilton s final version of the report on the subject of manufactures123 philadelphia, december 5, 1791 communicated on december 5, 1791 124 to the speaker of the house of representatives. Cabinet characterized by bickering between hamilton and jefferson. Alexander hamiltons famous report on manufactures author. Report on the subject of manufactures alexander hamilton. Turn to the next 2 pages and match the meanings on page 2 with the underline sections in the grid on page 1. A national manufactory cohen gsl33 garden state legacy. Two hundred and twenty years ago today, alexander hamilton presented his report on manufactures to the u. 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. Alexander hamiltons report on manufactures digital history id 265. Report on manufactures submitted to congress december 5, 1791.
Throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, capital from abroad funded the. Reports of the secretary of the treasury of the united states. Report on the subject of manufactures by alexander hamilton december 5, 1791 to the speaker of the house of representatives. Alexander hamiltons report on manufactures january 25, 2017 january 25, 2017 by jessiekratz, posted in news and events, u. Secretary of the treasury alexander hamilton, 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 letter to george washington, 1792 original. Alexander hamilton report on the subject of manufactures. The revolutionary writings of alexander hamilton edited and with an. Alexander hamilton, report on manufactures, communicated to. A biography of alexander hamilton 1755 1804 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. When george washington became president in 1789, he appointed alexander hamilton as his secretary of the treasury. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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.
The report on manufacturers was written by the secretary of the treasury. Hamiltons report on the subject of manufactures, 1791. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures pdf. Excerpted, and images added, by the national humanities. Primary source alexander hamilton report on manufactures. He led calls for the philadelphia convention, was one of americas first constitutional lawyers, and librarian note. Printed by order of the senate of the united states by united states. A collection of essays by alexander hamilton, james madison, john jay originally published between 1787 and 1788. Vernier xi hamilton chronology xxiii a full vindication of the measures of congress, december 15, 1774 1 the farmer refuted, february 23, 1775 41. The first cabinet positionstreasury, war, state, attorney general judiciary act, 1789 tariff of 1789 philadelphia as the nations capital, 1790 first bank of united states, 17911811 report on public credit, report on manufactures. He recited for congress the advantages of a national bank. Report on the subject of manufactures government, to. This is a digital copy of a book that was preserved for. It gives a sudden and violent blow to our revenue which cannot easily be repaired from other sources.
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