J.P. Morgan saved Grover Cleveland's fiscal nightmare by
A. Selling the federal government his bonds and buying government gold
B. Offering the government $65 million in gold in return for 30-year bonds
C. Offering the government huge supplies of silver
D. Buying government bonds
Ans: B. Offering the government $65 million in gold in return for 30-year bonds
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