In 1836, President Andrew Jackson's "specie circular"
A. resulted in a severe financial panic.
B. was of considerable political benefit to Martin Van Buren.
C. caused a significant rise in prices, especially the price of land.
D. was defeated by Congress.
E. required foreigners doing business in the United States to pay their debts in hard currency.
Answer: A
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According to David Hume
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