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The Nullification Crisis

Question 5 • DRHS GA-GSE US History A

Henry Clay’s American System, which was established in the early 1800s,

Answer
A
placed tariffs on Southern goods to benefit people in the North.
B
placed tariffs on foreign imports to build roads and infrastructure.
C
was a compromise that brought the Nullification Crisis to an end.
D
lowered prices for imports, which became cheaper than American goods.

Explanation

Henry Clay’s American System promoted a national bank, protective tariffs, and federally supported transportation projects. Tariffs on foreign imports were intended to protect American manufacturers, while revenue and government support helped fund roads and other infrastructure. Therefore, the correct choice is “placed tariffs on foreign imports to build roads and infrastructure.”

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