The American System was a Republican-led initiative, proposed by Henry Clay, aimed at getting the different regions of the country to work together and promote economic growth through policies such as tariffs, a national bank, and internal improvements. It was not motivated by the idea of states' rights, nor was it solely focused on working with Great Britain.

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The American System

Question 33

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The American System

A) was the brainchild of Federalist Henry Clay.
B) referred to a group of policies designed to help America work with Great Britain.
C) was a Republican-led initiative intended to get America's various regions to work and thrive together.
D) was clearly motivated by the idea of states' rights.
E) ignored the concerns of individual regions.

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