The Continental Currency Crisis
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During the Revolutionary War, the Continental dollars became worthless because

  • The states refused to increase taxes
  • Congress refused to print more money
  • The money was not backed by gold or silver (correct)
  • Inflation did not occur
  • Who were the most affected by the worthless Continental dollars?

  • Foreign investors
  • Small business owners (correct)
  • Large corporations
  • Congress members
  • Why did Congress request the states to increase taxes?

  • To fund the Revolutionary War (correct)
  • To support small business owners
  • To print more paper money
  • To stabilize the economy
  • What did most states do instead of increasing taxes?

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