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In McCulloch v. Maryland, why did the state of Maryland bring suit against a U.S. branch bank in Baltimore?
A.
This branch bank refused to give loans to any immigrants.
B.
This branch bank refused to pay certain taxes levied against the bank.
C.
This branch bank was known to grant loans to illegal businesses.
D.
The bank was caught not withholding its necessary reserves.

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B.

Maryland tried to impose a state tax on the Baltimore branch of the Second Bank of the United States, and the bank's cashier (McCulloch) refused to pay the tax, leading to the suit.