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The Obama Presidency — Quiz

Question 2 • United States History and Geography

The Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) worked to

Answer
A
save factory jobs in high-unemployment areas.
B
save failing banks and the automotive industry.
C
help small businesses get low-interest loans.
D
help Americans who had lost their homes.

Explanation

TARP was created during the 2008 financial crisis to stabilize the financial system by providing support to failing banks and other financial institutions. It also provided aid to major U.S. automakers, helping the automotive industry avoid collapse. Therefore, the correct choice is “save failing banks and the automotive industry.”

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