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Road to Revolution

Question 3 • 8th Grade US History & Geography A

Why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?

Answer
A
He believed the bank benefited wealthy elites at the expense of small farmers.
B
He believed state banks could do more to pay national expenses.
C
He believed the bank did too much to help farmers and workers.
D
He believed the bank promoted the spoils system.

Explanation

Jackson argued that the Bank of the United States concentrated too much economic and political power in the hands of wealthy elites. He believed it favored influential financiers over ordinary people, including small farmers. Therefore, the correct choice is A: he believed the bank benefited wealthy elites at the expense of small farmers.

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