This detailed study of henry clay and the american system a program of vigorous economic nationalism dependent on active government and constitutional aspects of what was perhaps clays greatest contribution to national policy, a contribution that has received surprisingly little study until now. Harrison, mainly because of thurlow weeds adroit politics. Featuring an inimitable supporting cast including thomas jefferson, james madison, and abraham lincoln, henry clay is beautifully written and replete with fresh anecdotes and insights. He was seventh of the nine children of john and elizabeth hudson clay. Henry clay its so hard to say goodbye to yesterday parody.
The cumberland road connected cumberland, maryland to wheeling, ohio. Henry clay was the most distinguished statesman and politician of the antebellum era. Early career his father died when he was four years old, and clays formal schooling was. At which, he set out at once for the nations capital city, washington. Henry clay clay, henry, 17771852 the online books page. Niehaus, 1929, national statuary hall collection, image courtesy of architect of the capitol a fierce debater, speaker henry clay of kentucky was a formidable opponent during house floor debate. Baxter provides us with a balanced, objective and highly readable account of one of the most interesting. Serving as a congressman, speaker of the house, a senator, secretary of state, and a frequent presidential candidate, clay dramatically influenced the political and economic climate in the united states in the years leading up to the civil war. Following the war of 1812, henry clay propounded what became known as the american system. Engage your students during remote learning with video readalouds. Henry clay was the author of american system false.
It advocated federally financed internal improvements primarily roads and canals, a high protective tariff, and cooperation with south american patriots to enhance the american status as a leader in the western hemisphere. Nov 19, 2004 here is a book that has long been needed for the antebellum period of american history. The 1824 american system speech by speaker henry clay of kentucky march 30, 1824march 31, 1824 bronze, charles h. During the first half of the nineteenth century the new united. This detailed study of henry clay and the american system a program of vigorous economic. Henry clays american system nationalism in america. Under the american system the government would deposit its funds in the bank, accept bank. House of representatives, 19 january 1819 language. Henry clay, 17771852, is a name many of us somewhat recognize from 19th century u. Leader of the whig party and five times an unsuccessful presidential candidate, henry clay 17771852 played a central role on the stage of national politics for over forty years. Heidler have collaborated on books about the early american republic, the antebellum period, and the civil war. The american system proposed by henry clay was a plan to. His stepfather secured 1792 for him a clerks position in the virginia high court of chancery.
Henry clay, defense of the american system 1832 i have now to perform the more pleasing task of exhibiting an imperfect sketch of the existing state of the unparalleled prosperity of the country. National development must take precedence over debt payments by anton chaitkin on feb. Stringer and townsend, 1850 multiple formats at clay, henry, 1777. Rooted in the american school ideas of alexander hamilton, the plan consisted of three mutually reinforcing parts. April 12, 1777 june 29, 1852 was an american attorney and statesman who represented kentucky in both the senate and house. Henry clays american system by gail burrows on prezi. Speech of henry clay, in defence of the american system, against the british colonial system. He was also a strong advocate of the precedence of the union over states rights, even as he argued against the expansion of the union through conquest during the. He was the seventh of nine children born to the reverend john clay and elizabeth nee hudson clay. Refusing to run for president in 1836, clay continued his opposition tactics against van burens administration and fought the subtreasury system in vain. How much did henry clays american system effect the. He was the seventh house speaker and the ninth secretary of state. Henry clay was a member of the sixth generation of a family that had been in colonial virginia for more than a hundred and fifty years. Strong banking system one kind of currency for the whole country.
Henry clays american system, devised in the burst of nationalism that followed the war of 1812, remains one of the most historically significant examples of a governmentsponsored program to harmonize and balance the nations agriculture, commerce, and industry. Early career his father died when he was four years old, and clays formal schooling was limited to three years. There were three parts to henry clay s american system. Near the house of henry clay at mill and second streets were signs of a goahead community. During the first half of the nineteenth century the new united states. On a general survey, we behold cultivation extended, the arts flourishing, the face of the country improved.
Henry clay was born on april 12, 1777, at the clay homestead in hanover county, virginia. Journal of southern history here is a book that has long been needed for the antebellum period of american history. During the first half of the nineteenth century the new united states experienced rapid. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. The monkey system or every one for himself henry clay says walk in and see the new improved grand original american. Henry clay was also known as the great compromiser or the great pacificator. The correct answer is henry clay believed the american system would benefit the entire nation and impact all regions clays american system consisted of three main elements including. Learn henry clays american system called for with free interactive flashcards. This detailed study of henry clay and the american system a program of vigorous economic nationalism dependent on active government intervention reveals the important economic and. List of books and articles about henry clay online. Henry clay was fortunate to have been mentored by one of the 19th centurys greatest law professors george wythe. Henry clay clay, henry, 17771852 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article clay, henry, 17771852. House of representatives and the senate and served as.
Henry clay was born on april 12, 1777, in hanover, virginia. He also helped found both the national republican party and the whig. Here is a book that has long been needed for the antebellum period of american history. To this day, he is considered one of the most influential politicians in u. Jun 20, 2012 he came up with what he called the american system. Henry clays remarks in house and senate by henry clay. There he gained the regard of george wythe, who directed his reading. There were three parts to henry clays american system. This detailed study of henry clay and the american systema program of vigorous economic nationalism dependent on active government and constitutional aspects of what was perhaps clays greatest contribution to national policy, a contribution that has received surprisingly little study until now. The whig party preceded the republican party as the democratic partys main political rival party. S representative who also served as president john quincy adams secretary of state. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
A book entitled the speeches of henry clay had appeared four year s earlier, the first such volume to be published in the united states and an indication of the. Henry clay and the american system the scoop on history. List of books and articles about henry clay online research. John clay was the first of that line, emigrating from. Choose from 44 different sets of henry clays american system called for flashcards on quizlet. Henry clays american system of economics thoughtco. Still, while lincolns fervent attachment to the united states never waned, he was persuaded that slavery was a moral offense that americans. This detailed study of henry clay and the american system a program of vigorous economic nationalism dependent on active government intervention reveals the important economic and constitutional aspects of what was perhaps clays greatest contribution to national policy, a contribution that has received surprisingly little study until now. This detailed study of henry clay and the american system a program of vigorous economic nationalism dependent on active government and constitutional aspects of what was perhaps clay s greatest contribution to national policy, a contribution that has received surprisingly little study until now. This system consisted of three mutually reinforcing parts. The american system was a program for economic development championed in the era following the war of 1812 by henry clay, one of the most influential members of congress in the early 19th century. Henry clay 17771852 was a statesman who represented kentucky in both the u. The compromise of 1850 saved the union temporarily, but at considerable cost to the legitimacy of the american political system.
Horse trader and risk taker, arm twister and joke teller, henry clay was the consummate politician who gave ground, made deals, and changed the lives of millions. Books by henry clay author of henry clays remarks in. Henry clay, of kentucky, on taking up his compromise resolutions on the subject of slavery new york. In 1799, henry married lucretia hart of lexington, kentucky, and they had 11 children throughout their married life. Which of the following best expresses henry clays opinion. Baxter provides us with a balanced, objective and highly readable account of one of the most interesting, important and controversial subjects of the early nineteenth. It advocated federally financed internal improvements primarily roads and canals, a high protective tariff, and cooperation with south american patriots to enhance the american status as a leader in the western. Would make trade easier, because there would be no need to match the value of different currencies. During the first half of the nineteenth century the new united states experienced rapid material growth, transforming a largely agrarian, premodern economy into a diversified, industrializing one. Henry clay has 129 books on goodreads with 349 ratings. Henry clay, the man with a plan the american system henry clay 1777 1852 was a skilled politician and a man with a plan. Henry clay was a great supporter of the american system, an economic plan based on. Clays idea was that the federal government should implement protective tariffs and internal improvements and a national bank should help develop the nations economy. Henry clay s american system includes internal improvements, protective tariffs, and chartering the second bank of united states.
Mcnamara is a history expert who has been writing for thoughtco since 2007. This detailed study of henry clay and the american system. Henry clay was a 19thcentury congressman, and he created the economic system known as the american system to help the. Henry clay was a 19thcentury congressman, and he created the economic system known as the american system to help the united states become economically selfsufficient.
Clay defended the american system of governmentguided development of industry, from the attack of british agents of influence in northern and southern states. A brief biography of henry clay, the senator from kentucky, and his economic plan, the american system. His role in putting together the compromise of 1850, a. Topics clay, henry, 17771852 publisher philadelphia, g. Henry clays most popular book is henry clays remarks in house and senate. Henry clays american system includes internal improvements, protective tariffs, and chartering the second bank of united states. Henry clay s american system, devised in the burst of nationalism that followed the war of 1812, remains one of the most historically significant examples of a governmentsponsored program to harmonize and balance the nations agriculture, commerce, and industry. A flourishing trade with the east, the south, and foreign countries passed through the great ohiomississippi river system.
By our lights, henry clay 17771852 was a bundle of contradictions. He was adamant about his right to own slaves, for instance, but he was just as adamant that slavery was wrong. At which, he set out at once for the nations capital city, washington dc. In henry clay who was noted for his american system which integrated a national bank, the tariff, and internal improvements to promote economic stability and prosperity and was a major promoter of the missouri compromise 1820 and the compromise of 1850, both efforts to shield the american union from sectional discord over slavery. The american system was a plan to strengthen and unify the government. He was secretary of state under john quincy adams, speaker of the house of representatives longer than anyone else in the nineteenth century. Spain ceded florida to the united states in the rushbagot agreement. Henry clay was a great supporter of the american system, an economic plan based on many of the ideas of alexander hamilton. Any biography of henry clay is punctuated with names that many readers learned, and then forgot, to pass their high school and undergraduate history courses.
Senator clay defends the american system excerpts kentucky senator henry clay r was a prominent 19th century politician most notable for his role in establishing the american system, an economic policy dominant in the decade following the war of 1812. A resource guide virtual services and programs, digital reference section, library of congress. Henry clay and the american system following the war of 1812, henry clay propounded what became known as the american system. The 1824 american system speech by speaker henry clay of. No one admired henry clay more than abraham lincoln. In 1840, clay lost the whig nomination to william h.
This detailed study of henry clay and the american system a program of vigorous economic nationalism dependent on active government intervention reveals the important economic and constitutional aspects of what was perhaps clay s greatest contribution to national policy, a contribution that has received surprisingly little study until now. He came up with what he called the american system. Harlow giles unger, da capo press, boston, 2015, 336 pages. Protective tariff 2025% tax on imported goods would help eastern manufacturing thrive. John quincy adams and henry clay evaluate the costs and benefits of the democratization of american politics and religion. Clays american system internal improvements and tariffs as proposed under the american system, a protective tariff of 20 to 25 percent on imported goodssuch as woolens, cottons, leather, fur, hats, paper, sugar and candywould protect the nations fledgling industries from foreign competition. For more facts on henry clay read the fact file below or download our comprehensive worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment henry clay was born on april 12, 1777, in. Oct 21, 2010 a brief biography of henry clay, the senator from kentucky, and his economic plan, the american system.
The american system was an economic plan that played an important role in american policy during the first half of the 19th century. Speech of henry clay, in defence of the american system. American system 19thcentury economic plan britannica. In politics, democratization removed the power of a few wellconnected men from controlling the options people had in elections. Henry clays development of the american system represented the nationalist sentiment that swept the nation following the war of 1812. In defense of the american system, february 2, 3, and 6, 1832. Books by henry clay author of henry clays remarks in house. In 1806, henry clay was elected to the us senate by the kentucky legislature.
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