Question

3.2.4 quiz: transportation revolution
question 10 of 10
a key idea in the american system was to pay for improvements through:
a. income taxes.
b. sales taxes.
c. sales of land.
d. high tariffs.

Explanation:

The American System, proposed by Henry Clay, included a protective tariff to raise revenue for internal - improvements such as building roads and canals. High tariffs were used to pay for these improvements while also protecting American industries.

Answer:

D. High tariffs