jan 1, 1824 - Henry Clay's American System (early 19th century *1842) 1. High protective TARIFF (Tariff of 1816) to protect domestic manufacturing from European competition 2. A NATIONAL BANK which would promote national currency (a new National Bank was chartered in 1816) 3. INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS (federally funded building of roads, canals) to build a national transportation system !!** controversial b/c Const. doesnt allow this power**!!
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jan 1, 1824
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~ 202 years ago