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: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -The American System was an economic plan that played an important role in American policy during the first half of the 19th century, rooted in the “American School” ideas of Alexander Hamilton.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -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.