Tariffs in the 1800
The debate over whether the institution of slavery should come to an end was not the only divisive to conflict America. Tariffs and states right to nullify acts of congress, nearly brought the country to a secession and the possibility of a civil war. These tariffs were detested by many southerners felt that they were being "left out in the cold." Although the tariffs on Great Britain's goods had negative impacts they also had positive aspects throughout the United States. The tariff of 1812, which was proposed by James Madison, was one of the first taxes to be placed upon foreign goods. Originally this tariff was to help pay for internal improvements, such as roads, canals, and lighthouses. Tariffs continuously affected the southern states negatively. The south was not dependent on manufacturing as the northern states were, causing the south to become not as eager to tax European imports. These formations of tari
As the North and the South developed different economies, the creation of a plan to unify the nation became increasingly important. This plan consisted of three major points: 1. establishing a protective tariff, 2. resurrecting the national bank, and 3. development of transportations system and other internal improvements. Henry Clay began to promote this plan as the American System. Clay was a great compromiser and was the speaker of the House of Representatives. A nationally accepted currency and improved transportation network would facilitate the exchange of goods. With each part of the country sustaining the other, Americans would finally be economically independent of Britain and other European nations. The American System began to affect the U.S. positively. The National Road was a major internal improvement that began in 1811 and by 1838 it extended from Cumberland, Maryland to Vandalia, Illinois. One of the most impressive projects w
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