Although Clay cites support from Jefferson and Hamilton in his appeal on behalf of protectionist policies, the American System envisions a world more Hamiltonian in nature than Jeffersonian (Clay 86). Jefferson’s vision of yeoman’s republic excludes manufacturing and industry, while Clay celebrates what he sees as the expansion of industry and agriculture due to the American System. His rhetorical strategy relies heavily upon appeals to patriotism, stating that it is “American legislation, fostering American industry” that has been so beneficial (Clay 84). His call for unity around the concept of “America” is matched by his aggressive attacks on those opposed to the tariff. He accuses opponents of treasonous intentions, of not assimilating