Asked by
Britney Jones
on Oct 23, 2024Verified
Following the War of 1812, Congress
A) rejected John Calhoun's call for federal funding to build roads and canals.
B) rejected the nationalist program advanced by Henry Clay.
C) enacted a protective tariff to aid certain American industries.
D) established the independent treasury system.
Protective Tariff
Duties levied on goods brought into a country to safeguard local businesses from overseas rivals by increasing the costs of these imports.
Independent Treasury System
The Independent Treasury System, established in the 1840s, was a system where the U.S. government kept its funds in its own vaults rather than in banks, aiming for financial stability.
- Understand the significance of treaties, legislation, and judicial rulings in the formation of the United States.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance of treaties, legislation, and judicial rulings in the formation of the United States.