Clay’s American System
1
2
3
Protective Tariffs.
East
Would promote American manufacturing and raise revenue to
help internal improvements.
National Bank.
Everywhere
Would keep the system running smoothly by providing a national
currency.
Internal Improvements. West & South
Would provide the things required to build public means of
transportation (roads and canals).
James Madison and James Monroe found number 3
unconstitutional because it did not allow federal money to be
spent on roads and canals. This left the states in charge of their
own improvements.
The Second Pennsylvania
National Bank
Philadelphia,
Henry Clay