USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The goal of Clay’s American System was to better the United States economy and make them more independent. It consisted of three parts, a tariff to promote and protect American Industry, a national bank and the promotion of internal improvements.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Henry Clay’s American System promoted national unity by strengthening government as an institution and funding transportation networks that brought the country together. Clay’s promotion of tariffs and the Bank of the United States was intended to promote economic growth and manufacturing in the country.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sectionalism is loyalty to a state or section rather than to the whole country. Two things that contributed to the feelings of Sectionalism were the Missouri Compromise and the economic differences. The Missouri Compromise allowed Maine to enter as a free state and Missouri to come in with the slaves.