USA HISTORY

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: -Clay had realized the difficulty of moving goods from Kentucky to the rest of the country and that most manufactured goods were being imported from Europe, specifically Great Britain. The American System would allow America to develop American industry and become less dependent on foreign trade.