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. Report on manufactures submitted to congress december 5. Full text of alexander hamiltons report on the subject of manufactures. Alexander hamilton and the society for establishing useful manufactures central issue, problem, or question. Primary source alexander hamilton report on manufactures. Alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the subjec. How did treasury secretary alexander hamilton attempt to realize theories outlined in his report on manufactures. Alexander hamilton creates a national bank 2 of 2 duration. Excerpts from the report on manufactures, by alexander hamilton. This passage is excerpted from alexander hamilton, report on manufactures, originally published in 1791. Google is proud to partner with libraries to digitize public domain materials and make them widely accessible. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures douglas a. Alexander hamiltons report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document of u. Report on the subject of manufactures teaching american history.
The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures the. Hamilton urged the expanded use of protective tariffs as a means to protect the nations infant industries. General correspondence, speeches and writings, legal papers, financial papers, family papers, miscellany, 1998 addition, 2017 addition, and oversize. 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. Alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the subject of manufactures, 5 december 1791 alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the subjec skip navigation. Page numbers from selected writings page numbers from annals of congress. Hamilton s third report demonstrated his ability to research, analyze, and write with breadth and creativity. Alexander hamiltons report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document in the history of u. Alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the. The first of the series sets up the context and chronology, and gives a 2,000word outline of the 40,000word first report on. It is commonly believed that the report was never implemented. Read the following primary source, paying special attention to the underlined sections. This report is the third main part presented to congress. Alexander hamiltons report on manufactures digital history id 265. Alexander hamilton primary source set teacher resources. Excerpted, and images added, by the national humanities. Full text of alexander hamiltons report on the subject.
Report on manufactures work by hamilton britannica. It is not uncommon to meet with an opinion that though the promoting manufactures may be the interest of a part. Presents alexander hamilton s views on how to help the economy of the u. Alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the subject of manufactures. Excerpts from the report on manufactures, by alexander. 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 hamiltons famous report on manufactures discerning. What is the significance of the society for establishing useful manufactures. Alexander hamilton, one of the nations founding fathers and the first secretary of treasury. Alexander hamilton, report to congress on the subject of. Basic to it was his idea that the general welfare read more. 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. 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. 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.
Sat reading khan diagnostic quiz level 3 reading 7. 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 hamilton, 1791 report on the subject of manufactures the following are excerpts from alexander hamilton s groundbreaking treatise, dated dec. Alexander hamiltons report on manufacturing was a promotion of industry and factory building. As to the additional employment of classes of the community, not ordinarily engaged in the particular business.
The inquiries to which the subject of this report has led have been answered with proofs that manufactories of iron. Read the paragraph again and circle 5 key words or phrases that you think are most. Alexander hamilton was most likely born on january 11, 1757, although the exact year of his birth is unknown. Apr 01, 2017 hamilton proposes to stimulate manufacturing in order to help make americans prosperous. Turn to the next 2 pages and match the meanings on page 2 with the underline sections in the grid on page 1. Hamilton was born on the caribbean island of nevis or st. The report on manufactures, december 1791 hamilton 62.
Sat reading khan diagnostic quiz level 3 reading 7 testbig. Appearing in december, 1791, the report gave voice to the aspirations and needs of nu merous craftsmen and. 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 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. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures nber. The papers of alexander hamilton 17571804 cover the years 1708 to 1917, with the bulk of material dating from 1777 to 1804. 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. Report on manufactures wikisource, the free online library. Alexander hamilton, report on manufactures, 5 december 1791. 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. 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. Hamilton proposes to stimulate manufacturing in order to help make americans prosperous. 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. Report on the subject of manufactures by alexander hamilton december 5, 1791 to the speaker of the house of representatives.
Communicated to the house of representatives, december 5, 1791. Alexander hamilton s report on the subject of manufactures. Primary source alexander hamilton report on manufactures directions. Hamiltons report on the subject of manufactures, 1791. Two hundred and twenty years ago today, alexander hamilton presented his report on manufactures to the u. First report on the public credit communicated to the house of representatives, january 14, 1790. He had a very important impact on new york city, creating the bank of new york and advising its financial situation after the war. 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. It did not seem plausible to him that a nation of farmers could compete against the industrial might of europe. The drafting and content of hamiltons report has been discussed extensively elsewhere, but a brief synopsis here can set the stage for its specific policy proposals. He had a very important impact on new york city, creating the bank of new york and. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures dartmouth.
This is a digital copy of a book that was preserved for. Using the meanings of hamiltons reports, answer the questions on page 3 about. Alexander hamilton s famous report on manufactures author. The secretary of the treasury, in obedience to the resolution of the house of representatives of the twentyfirst day of september last, has, during the recess of. Kitts to rachel fawcett and james hamilton, but he spent the majority of his youth on the island of st.
The expediency of encouraging manufactures in the united states appears at this time to be pretty generally admitted. 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 hamiltons report on manufactures 1791 is a classic document in the history. The first report on the public credit was one of four major reports on fiscal and economic policy submitted by american founding father and first united states treasury secretary alexander hamilton on the request of congress. It is com monly believed that the report was never implemented. Dec 05, 2016 december 5, 2016 marked the 225th anniversary of alexander hamiltons report on manufacturing to congress.
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. Alexander hamiltons new york history of new york city. Alexander hamiltons final version of the report on the subject of manufactures, 5 december 1791. The aftermath of hamiltons report on manufactures pdf. When george washington became president in 1789, he appoint ed alexander hamilton as his secretary. The report on manufactures was one of the most penetrating statements of the protectionist philosophy ever made.
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