Henry Clay hoped that his American System would aid American businesses, encourage people to buy American products and enable the United States to become independent of Europe. The system included tariffs that would make European goods more expensive, thus encouraging people to buy American made products. Next, was the establishment of a national bank to make a single currency that would make trade easier. The system also included a plan to make the road and canals more navigable to improve the marketing of products.
what was henry clays systeam
Henry Clay's system included three 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.
high tariffs
high tariffs
There are a number of reasons why Henry Clay's American system failed. The main reason is believed to have been lack of sufficient funding.
sectionalism
He was a politician.
Andrew Jackson did not like Henry clays profession so he ordered to hang him . Andrew Jackson did not like Henry clays profession so he ordered to hang him . Andrew Jackson did not like Henry clays profession so he ordered to hang him .
american system
The Compromise of 1850
Henry Clay was the speaker of the House (I guess it's the White House...)
Because southerners opposed paying for roads and canals that brought no direct benefits and therefore opposed clays american system as a result. (: