There were NO public schools, in 1794.
Our bounderies protected us; naturally, in 1776.
Almost NO ONE was actively engaged in the Stock Market, in 1794.
The country was vastly smaller and contained a more homogenious populace ; not to mention a radically smaller one, in 1794.
Slavery was alive and well, in 1794, as was indentured servitude.
There were NO nukes, in 1794.
Israel didn't exist, in the midst of a hostile Arab wprld, in 1794. Are you suggesting that the USA abandon Israel now ?
Need I go on ? :-)