The Specie Circular​

question 62

Multiple Choice

The Specie Circular​

• A)encouraged the use of paper money.
• B)encouraged speculation in land markets.
• C)prohibited the federal government from accepting anything but gold and silver coins as payment for government land.
• D)prohibited the use of gold and silver currency when trading with Native Americans.
• E)outlined the outlined the platform for the Democratic party.

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