What was the purpose of Henry Clay's American System?

to lower the price of foreign goods imported from overseas

to protect American goods from competition with foreign goods

to protect Southern goods from competition with Northern goods

to raise the price of American goods exported overseas

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Everett Merritt

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5 February, 11:10

What was the purpose of Henry Clay's American System?

to lower the price of foreign goods imported from overseas

to protect American goods from competition with foreign goods

to protect Southern goods from competition with Northern goods

to raise the price of American goods exported overseas

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Dane King · Answer 1

The answer is B

Explanation:

This "System" consisted of three mutually reinforcing parts: a tariff to protect and promote American industry; a national bank to foster commerce; and federal subsidies for roads, canals, and other "internal improvements" to develop profitable markets for agriculture

Madelyn · Answer 2

b

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What was the purpose of Henry Clay's American System?to lower the price of foreign goods imported from overseasto protect American goods from competition with foreign goodsto protect Southern goods from competition with Northern goodsto raise the price of American goods exported overseas

What was the purpose of Henry Clay's American System?

to lower the price of foreign goods imported from overseas

to protect American goods from competition with foreign goods

to protect Southern goods from competition with Northern goods

to raise the price of American goods exported overseas