Question

What was the purpose of Henry Clay’s American System?

to lower the price of foreign goods imported from overseas
to protect American goods from competition with foreign goods
to protect Southern goods from competition with Northern goods
to raise the price of American goods exported overseas

Answer 1

(B) To protect American goods from competition with foreign goods

Answer 2

The answer is B

Step-by-step explanation:

This "System" consisted of three mutually reinforcing parts: a tariff to protect and promote American industry; a national bank to foster commerce; and federal subsidies for roads, canals, and other "internal improvements" to develop profitable markets for agriculture