In 1836, Congress passed a "distribution" act that required the federal government to
A. apply a higher tax to foreign bondholders.
B. disperse its surplus funds to the states.
C. reward loyal Democrats with government jobs.
D. parcel out Indian land to the states.
E. make pension payments to veterans of the War of 1812.
Answer: B
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