HENRY CLAYS AMERICAN SYSTEM The Industrial Revolution in America Technological Developments The North: Old way of making stuff = craft Eli Whitney introduces interchangeable parts Sam Slater brings plans for textile mill from Britain. Mass production = decline of craft Eli Whitney Sam Slater Textile Mill Technological Developments The South: Eli Whitneys cotton gin Societal Developments In the North: Cities arise around rivers Everyday items become cheaper, standard of living rises. Mills need workers spare daughters leave farms Live in boarding houses at mill Called Waltham or Lowell System Slavery declines and outlawed in many states. Before the cotton gin The rise of the Cotton Kingdom After the cotton gin Societal Developments In the South: Slavery grows, expands westward. The value of slaves increases. Political Developments Are the North and South growing more alike or more different? Sectionalism!!!! What to do? Call the marriage counselor Henry Clay! Political Developments Henry Clays American System Goal: create regional interdependence! North = manufactured goods to sell to South and NW South = cotton to sell to North Northwest = dairy / beef / grains to sell to North & South But wait... Theres more!!!! Political Developments Henry Clays American System (contd) PLUS: Revive the national bank = stable currency Raise protective tariffs = buy American Govt. builds roads and canals = better internal trade and communication Early canal buidling Major canals in 1840