USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Henry Clay’s “American System, ” devised in the burst of nationalism that followed the War of 1812, remains one of the most historically significant examples of a government-sponsored program to harmonize and balance the nation’s agriculture, commerce, and industry.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the simplest terms, the goal of the American System was to assist the United States in becoming self-sufficient economically, while spurring massive market growth throughout the nation.

Detailed explanation-3: -How did this promote a spirit of nationalism in America? (200-300 words) Henry Clay’s American system was inspired by nationalism and essentially was formed to promote nationalism by bringing balance to the economy and not just in terms of commerce, but agriculture and industry as well.

Detailed explanation-4: -Internal improvements is the term used historically in the United States for public works from the end of the American Revolution through much of the 19th century, mainly for the creation of a transportation infrastructure: roads, turnpikes, canals, harbors and navigation improvements.