Henry Clay hoped that his American System would aid American businesses, encourage people to buy American products and enable the United States to become independent of Europe. The system included tariffs that would make European goods more expensive, thus encouraging people to buy American made products. Next, was the establishment of a national bank to make a single currency that would make trade easier. The system also included a plan to make the road and canals more navigable to improve the marketing of products.
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Henry Clay hoped that his American System would aid American businesses, encourage people to buy American products and enable the United States to become independent of Europe. The system included tariffs that would make European goods more expensive, thus encouraging people to buy American made products. Next, was the establishment of a national bank to make a single currency that would make trade easier. The system also included a plan to make the road and canals more navigable to improve the marketing of products.
Henry Clay's "American System" advocated federal funding for infrastructure, such as the creation of roads and canals as well as established a national bank and protective tariffs. An independent treasury was not included.
why did Henry clay propose the American system
Because he believed that a strong national economy would promote national feelings and reduce regional conflicts. He also was a strong supporter. Thanks By : A'ubrieghana : )
to protect nothern industries.
Henry Clay's plan proposed prosperity for the nation through a protective tariff.