Answer:
The correct answer is a. was the brainchild of Federalist Henry Clay.
Explanation:
The American System refers to a series of government policies promoted after the War of 1812 in order to develop the economy of the US. This system consisted had several major policies, some of which were:
- Economic protectionism, in the form of a tariff on imported goods.
- The creation of a central national bank, that would print currency and offer low interest credit.
- Government funding for building infrastructure, such as roads and bridges, in order to enhance internal communications and trade.
The American System was the brainchild of Federalist Henry Clay (1777-1852), who first presented his program when he was part of the House of Representatives in 1818, and devoted his life's work to promoting it. He thought that the federal government had the most resources and reach to impulse the economic development of the country in an orderly and harmonious way.
