The Specie Circular Contributed to the Panic of 1837 Because

question 54

Multiple Choice

The Specie Circular contributed to the Panic of 1837 because it

• A)increased inflation.
• B)lowered interest rates.
• C)encouraged rampant speculation.
• D)greatly reduced the amount of currency in circulation.

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