What are some physical and economic obstacles of Henry Clay's system

Economic Obstacles

After the national road was built, they later on started making railroad tracks, but had to stop, due to budget problems. in 1816 when the second national bank was invented, tariffs taxed imported goods at a 25% rate. American consumers noticed that the the cost of their goods increased drastically.

Physical Obstacles: Transportation

One of Henry Clay's struggles while; e having the American System, was transportation. During the early 1800's, cars and trains were not invented yet People traveled by horse or carriage, pulled by cattle or horses The terrain and different land regions that traders and travelers faced were difficult, especially ground that was wet and muddy.