The American System
By: Henry Clay
Propositions
- Internal Improvements such as the building of roads and canals through tariff on the American people.
- Implementation of National Bank in order to stabilize currency and encourage commerce.
- Tariff of 1816 in order to promote industry and gain money.
Supported By:
Democratic-Republic Party-
- Henry Clay
- John Calhounn
- John Q.Adams
- Whigs
- Northern States
This pan would increase infrastructure and benefit native manufactureres.
Also would reduce dependece on foreign nations
This system would unify the country through the building of roads and canals and would also improve trade by connecting bodies of water.
Would balance the nation's agriculture,commerce and industry.
Foster commerce and provide markets for agriculture.
Also would reduce dependece on foreign nations
This system would unify the country through the building of roads and canals and would also improve trade by connecting bodies of water.
Would balance the nation's agriculture,commerce and industry.
Foster commerce and provide markets for agriculture.