The American system included so-called internal improvements, which were mainly reduced to the construction of communication routes (roads, canals) at the expense of the federal budget. The development of transport infrastructure was supposed to contribute to the formation of a single internal economic space. Thus, building a process of mechanization and communication was a priority for the Henry Clay system. This is determined by the fact that in order to improve the domestic market, it is necessary to have strict consistency between all parts of the country.
Consequently, the development of technology and infrastructure became an important necessity for this system. This is further explained by the fact that under protectionism, the country’s domestic production codependency is at an all-time high. Hence, in order to ensure a stable exchange of goods, it was necessary to improve technological capabilities in the field of communication.