What was one reason the U.S government started a Federal Reserve system?
(A) To keep the banking power of the United States spread out among various districts.
(B) To have a place for banks to deposit their excess deposits.
(C) To provide consumers with access to funds for business expansion.
(D) To make sure that the U.S. banks were obeying laws regarding banking.
Answer: to provide consumers with access to funds for business expansion
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