Which of the Following Antebellum Institutions Acted Most Like a Central

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following antebellum institutions acted most like a central bank?

• A) The First Bank of the United States
• B) The Second Bank of the United States
• C) Banks created by the National Bank Act
• D) The U.S. Treasury

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