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THE AMERICAN SYSTEM

THE AMERICAN SYSTEM. American System : Introduction.

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THE AMERICAN SYSTEM

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  1. THE AMERICAN SYSTEM

  2. American System: Introduction • In 1815, President James Madison presented a plan to Congress that would help unite the different regions of the United States. President Madison wanted to create a self-sufficient country that would maintain a stable economy without foreign products and develop a united country. Three major points of the American System: 1. Establish a protective tariff 2. Establish a national bank 3. Developing transportation systems

  3. American System: Definition • What is Henry Clay’s American System? House Speaker, Henry Clay coined the term “American System” in 1815, after President Madison created a plan to unite the Northern and Southern economies. The President’s plan to unite the nation was welcomed by the Senate and the House, and quickly a plan was set in place to employ this new American System.

  4. Think about it… • Task: • Imagine you were the one who had created the plan called the American System to help the U.S. become independent of other nations. Write a letter to Congress asking them to support your plan. Explain your 3 main points AND provide at least one example for each to show support of how it would work.

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