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The French and Indian War — Unit test

Question 7 • FL-2100010-M/J United States History

Which best describes Andrew Jackson’s opinion on the National Bank?

Answer
A
He believed it should be shut down and its funds should be distributed among citizens.
B
He believed it should be utilized by citizens more than state banks, which engaged in unfair practices.
C
He believed it should be dissolved because it favored the wealthy elite, and state banks were more helpful to all.
D
He believed it should be replicated in other areas of the country in order to be accessible to more people.

Explanation

Andrew Jackson opposed the Second Bank of the United States, arguing that it concentrated too much financial power in the hands of wealthy elites and favored them over ordinary people. He supported moving government funds to state banks instead. This matches choice C, which says he believed the National Bank should be dissolved because it favored the wealthy elite and state banks were more helpful to all.

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