What is the purpose of the American System?
In the simplest terms, the goal of the American System was to assist the United States in becoming self-sufficient economically, while spurring massive market growth throughout the nation. Most hoped that this growth would eliminate regional boundaries and draw the country together.
What is the American System simple definition?
Definition of American system
: the policy of promoting industry in the U.S. by adoption of a high protective tariff and of developing internal improvements by the federal government (as advocated by Henry Clay from 1816 to 1828)
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