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Financial Systems and Growth

The Economic History Podcast

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The Transition from Confederation to Federal Monetary Union

This chapter explores the economic hurdles faced by newly independent American states, particularly during the Confederation Period. It highlights the Constitutional Convention's role in establishing a federal tax system and discusses how states adapted to financial challenges by embracing banking opportunities.

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