Amajor goal of henry clay’s american system was to
move industry to the south.
raise taxes on imported goods.
promote industry through improving transportation.
reduce dependence on river travel.

How did the war of 1812 contribute to an increase in u.s. manufacturing? a) the war provided more resources for factories to increase production. b) the war promoted trade between countries so that americans could focus on fighting. c) the war cut americans off from their previous supply of imported manufactured goods. d) the war limited transportation in america, making it necessary to import manufactured goods.