Question

In 1816, John C. Calhoun proposed that:

Answer 1

John C. Calhoun passed the Tariff of 1816 in 1816. He passed it to protect the American manufacturers from the foreign competition. Imported items were taxed to encourage Americans to buy local goods.

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is : John C. Calhoun introduced a bill where the funds owed to the government by the national bank would be used to finance some internal improvements. Congress passed the bill but President Madison on his last day in office vetoed it. After the war, he supported the issuance of war bonds with Clay to make public works.