Which best describes henry clay’s american system?

a. it placed tariffs on southern goods to benefit people in the north.
b. it placed tariffs on foreign imports to build roads and infrastructure.
c. it was a compromise that brought the nullification crisis to an end.
d. it lowered prices for imports, which became cheaper than ame

b. It placed tariffs on foreign imports to build roads and infrastructure.

Explanation:

Henry Clay developed the American system of economic development program after the war of 1812. Clay, through the American system, emphasized domestic improvements. The  American systems proposed implementation of protective tariffs, the creation of a national bank, building of roads, canal, and harbors.

In the American system, Henry Clay argued that imposing tariffs would protect American manufacturers s from international competition. He believed protection would allow American industries to grow. The American system proposed that the collected tariffs collected from imports should be used to develop roads and other infrastructure.

answer; i believe its (d) intrinsic;