Thomas K. McCraw. The Founders and Finance: How Hamilton, Gallatin, and Other Immigrants Forged a New Economy

Authors

L.B. (Bud) Kuppenheimer, Independent Scholar

Keywords

Switzerland, Swiss history, European history

Abstract

In 1789, thirteen independent states became a nation, but one lacking any sense of national purpose. The economy of the former colonies remained overwhelmingly agricultural and, despite their having ratified a federal constitution, the first loyalties of most individuals were to their states. Many also feared that an empowered central authority would lead to a return of monarchy and a class-based society.

Recommended Citation

Kuppenheimer, L.B. (Bud) (2013) "Thomas K. McCraw. The Founders and Finance: How Hamilton, Gallatin, and Other Immigrants Forged a New Economy," Swiss American Historical Society Review: Vol. 49: No. 2, Article 10.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/sahs_review/vol49/iss2/10