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Describe the key features of Henry Clay’s “American System.” Indicate

Describe the key features of Henry Clay’s “American System.” Indicate how these features were designed to produce economic growth. What will be an ideal response?   ANSWER The protective tariff was designed to promote American industry and create a home market for agricultural products from the South and West. Federally-funded internal improvements like roads and […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

To deal with the economic conversion process at the end of World War I

To deal with the economic conversion process at the end of World War II, Congress A) created the Council of Economic Advisors to manage fluctuations in the economy. B) guaranteed the employment of wartime women workers. C) continued wage and price controls initiated during the war. D) extended the authority of the wartime Office of […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020