JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY 1825 1850
AGE OF THE COMMON MAN
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Removal of Native Americans to new lands to acquire more territory for U.S. citizens
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Improve Transportation
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Rechartering of the National Bank
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Protective Tariff (Aiding the North)
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Detailed explanation-1: -This “System” consisted of three mutually reinforcing parts: a tariff to protect and promote American industry; a national bank to foster commerce; and federal subsidies for roads, canals, and other “internal improvements” to develop profitable markets for agriculture.
Detailed explanation-2: -When he advocated for his American System, Clay focused on the need to build growing home markets for American goods. He contended that blocking cheap imported goods would ultimately benefit all Americans.
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: -The Whig party led the way for the American System with support from Congressman Henry Clay from Kentucky, John Quincy Adams from Massachusetts and John Calhoun from South Carolina.