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

Which of these groups were most likely to be concerned about the bank of the United States?

a. Ordinary laborers.
b. International businessmen.
c. people in favor of states rights.
d. Those in favor of a strong central government.