Based on the passage, the groups most likely to be concerned about the Bank of the United States would be "ordinary laborers" and "people in favor of states’ rights." However, since this passage specifically mentions that the cutbacks angered farmers and merchants who borrowed money, the most relevant group from the options provided would be "people in favor of states’ rights." This group likely aligns with those who oppose the centralization of banking power that the Bank of the United States represented.
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. Question Use the passage to answer the question. Which of these groups were most likely to be concerned about the Bank of the United States? (1 point) Responses 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 those in favor of a strong central government
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