Westerners needed to develop their economy and link it to the North and the South. The American System was proposed. It was a federal policy based on a market economy. Sections of the country would produce specific commodities which they would sell to other regions. The West opposed the tariff, though Clay argued they should support it, as urban factory workers were potential consumers of western agricultural products. In the end, the West supported the plan, creating increased sectionalism between the regions.
Only portions of the American System were actually put in place, particularly the tariffs, which were opposed by the South. John Calhoun opposed the tariffs, believing it put a financial strain on the South while the North and West profited. Though some areas did receive financial assistance, in the long run, the national system of internal improvements was never adequately funded; the failure was due in part to sectional jealousies and constitutional concerns about such expenditures. In this lesson, students will examine speeches and cartoons relating to the American system.
Though their exploration, they will answer some of the following questions:. This lesson is broken down into 3 parts; obtaining background knowledge, analyzing primary resources and synthesizing knowledge the American System and how if affected the Connecticut River Valley and Springfield. Focus questions:. Next, have students analyze the Clay cartoon, without showing them the explanation or source information.
Break the class into three groups, each representing one of the regions of the United States — the North, the South and the West. Appoint three students as judges. Skip to main navigation. Publications Pages Publications Pages. Recently viewed 0 Save Search. Sectionalism and Congressional Development. The Oxford Handbook of the American Congress. Read More. Your current browser may not support copying via this button.
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