The First Major Bank Within the U

question 75

Multiple Choice

The first major bank within the U.S.to establish a separate department for granting loans to consumers was:

• A)First National City Bank of New York.
• B)BankAmerica.
• C)Bank One.
• D)State Street Bank.
• E)Bank of New York.

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