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The Role Of Nationalism In Henry Clay's American System
The end of the War of 1812 gave birth to a new nationalism in the United States. It quickened the downfall of the Federalist Party, and ushered in "the era of good feelings". Henry Clay created the "American System" to hopefully keep the prosperity that America seemed to be experiencing. Clay's "American System" envisioned a tariff to promote and protect domestic industry (they would impose a tax on imported goods). Also, a national bank owned by private stock holders and the federal government that would promote a single currency. Instead of western land being given away to homesteaders it would be sold. Its proceeds would be used for education, and other internal improvements. Also the a goal in the "American System" was to improve the
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