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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Economy in the 1970s

Question 2 • Fall 24 US History B IC

What was the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977?

Answer
A
A law taxing communities and giving that money to banks
B
A law that gave money to people in low-income areas
C
A law that encouraged bank lending in low-income areas
D
A law taxing banks and lending that money to low-income people

Explanation

The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 encouraged banks to meet the credit needs of the communities where they operated, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. It did not directly give people money or create a tax to fund loans. Therefore, the correct choice is “A law that encouraged bank lending in low-income areas.”

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