American System
By: Hanna Whitley
the purpose
*Regimenting of high tariffs to protect fledgling american industries.
*Creation of strong banking system that would make loans available for businessmen.
*Unify country
nationalism
is a feeling of pride towards your country.
sectionalism
loyalty to the interests of one's own region or section of the country, rather than the country as a whole.
key components
*supports high tariff to protect American industries.
*generates revenue for the federal government.
*maintance of high republic land prices.
*preservation of the bank of the U.S to stabilize the currency.
Henry Clay
Henry Clay was a U.S politician who served congress and as Secretary of State under president John Adams.