Question

Which best describes Henry Clay’s American System of the early 1800s?

Answer 1

Answer:

C. linking regional economies through improvements in transportation

Explanation:

Henry Clay's American system is one of the more important economic plans of the 19th century made to develop the economy and joins different branches of industry and country.

There were three main plans

• develop subventions for roads, canals and other means of transportation to develop agriculture
• make a fee for promotion and protection of American industry
• to reinforce national bank to promote commerce

The point about transportation was supposed to improve infrastructure and system of traffic, to make it easier, more sustainable and less costly for everyone. This would help the expansion of both cities and villages, exploits and imports, and help profitability.