Fighting the Revolutionary War — Unit test

Question 11 • EAP-Virginia and US History A CR

Which best expresses Henry Clay’s opinion of the American System?

Answer

Henry Clay believed that the American System would mostly benefit the manufacturing industries of the North.

Henry Clay believed that the American System would mostly benefit the grain-growing Midwest.

Henry Clay believed that the American System would mostly benefit the cotton and tobacco plantations in the South.

Henry Clay believed that the American System would benefit the entire nation and impact all regions.

Explanation

Henry Clay argued that the American System’s parts—protective tariffs, a national bank, and federally supported roads and canals—would work together to benefit the country as a whole. He believed improved transportation would connect regions and help farmers, manufacturers, and other businesses. Thus, the best choice is that it would benefit the entire nation and impact all regions.

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