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In the text, you read this about the Bank of the United States:
The Bank of the United States had been a subject of dispute since its early days. The Bank had great power over the nation’s banking system because it controlled loans made by state banks. When the Bank’s directors thought that state banks were making too many loans, they limited the amount these banks could lend. The cutbacks angered farmers and merchants who borrowed money to buy land or finance new businesses.

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Use the passage to answer the question.
Which of these groups were most likely to be concerned about the Bank of the United States?
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ordinary laborers
ordinary laborers

international businessmen
international businessmen

people in favor of states’ rights
people in favor of states’ rights

those in favor of a strong central government

Answer 1

Based on the passage, the group that would be most likely to be concerned about the Bank of the United States is "people in favor of states’ rights." The text mentions that the Bank's control over loans made by state banks and its ability to limit these loans angered farmers and merchants, which aligns with concerns about state powers versus federal control.