As The Second National Bank Faltered, President Jackson
Took Action The Second National Bank of the United States, established in 1816, was created to stabilize the country’s currency and spur economic growth. The bank’s charter expired in 1836, and President Andrew Jackson sought to defund the bank and remove federal deposits from it. Jackson argued that the bank was unconstitutional and favored the …
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