The American System: Economic Strategies and Political Conflicts in Early 19th Century America

The American System, developed by Henry Clay, was a three-part economic plan to boost American industry, commerce, and agriculture. It included protective tariffs, a second national bank, and infrastructure improvements. The plan faced political opposition, particularly from Andrew Jackson, who opposed the Second Bank, leading to the Bank War. Despite some enactments, the plan highlighted tensions between federal power and states' rights.

What was the primary goal of the American System developed by Henry Clay?

• To abolish the national bank

• To expand the United States' territory

• To develop American industry, commerce, and agriculture

• To establish a new political party

Which political party was formed to oppose Andrew Jackson's Democratic-Republicans?

• Libertarian Party

• Green Party

• Whig Party

• Federalist Party

Why did some regions oppose the protective tariffs proposed by the American System?

• They believed tariffs would lead to war

• They thought tariffs would harm agriculture

• They wanted to support foreign industries

• They believed tariffs were unconstitutional

What was a major concern of states' rights advocates regarding the American System?

• The creation of new states

• The system's impact on foreign relations

• The federal funding for infrastructure improvements

• The establishment of a national bank

What happened to the First Bank of the United States in 1811?

• It was expanded

• It was relocated

• It was nationalized

• Its charter expired

Who was one of the key supporters of establishing a second bank in 1816?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Henry Clay

• Thomas Jefferson

What nickname did Andrew Jackson give to the Second Bank of the United States?

• The Federal Bank

• The National Bank

• The Monster Bank

• The People's Bank

In what year did Andrew Jackson veto the renewal of the Second Bank's charter?

• 1832

• 1828

• 1816

• 1836

What was the outcome of the Bank War for Andrew Jackson?

• He lost the presidency

• He won re-election and the bank's charter expired

• The bank's charter was renewed

• The bank was nationalized

Which year marked the expiration of the Second Bank's charter?

• 1836

• 1832

• 1834

• 1840