He argued for the War of 1812 as a member of the ""War Hawks,"" and he supported infrastructure development and protective tariffs in his ""American System,"" which became a key component of his Whig party.
This man was appointed to succede John Adair in the Senate, despite having not yet reached the age of thirty. He argued for the War of 1812 as a member of the ""War Hawks,"" and he supported infrastructure development and protective tariffs in his ""American System,"" which became a key component of his Whig party. He became secretary of state after using his position as Speaker of the House to elect John Quincy Adams in 1824, which became known as the ""corrupt bargain."" For 10 points, name this Kentucky congressman, who earned his nickname for his work on the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850.
This man was appointed to succede John Adair in the Senate, despite having not yet reached the age of thirty.
Henry {Clay}