mar 31, 1824 - American System
Description:
The American system was a national economic plan put forth by Senator Henry Clay of Kentucky and the Whig party throughout the first half of the 19thcentury. The plan consisted of three major components: Pass high tariffs (taxes) on imports to protect American businesses and to increase revenuesAdded to timeline:
Date:
mar 31, 1824
Now
~ 202 years ago