Why did Henry Clay's "American System" come under criticism in the

South?

It promoted tariffs which the South saw as harmful to its own economy

Dit advocated the abolition of slavery

It was seen as upsetting the balance of the power in the US Senate

It did not give nearly enough authority to the federal government

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Aliya Pena

21 February, 05:28

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Valerie Edwards · Answer 1

It promoted tariffs which the South saw as harmful to its own economy