The Panic of 1837 Was Caused by All of the Following

question 58

Multiple Choice

The Panic of 1837 was caused by all of the following EXCEPT

• A) excessive speculation.
• B) President Jackson's banking and financial policies including the Bank War and the Specie Circular.
• C) financial problems abroad.
• D) failure of wheat crops.
• E) taking the country off the gold standard.

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