A Level History - America - Practice Exam

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Which act did Wilson introduce to create a central banking system?

  1. Clayton Anti-Trust Act

  2. Federal Reserve Act

  3. Underwood Tariff Act

  4. Revenue Act of 1916

The correct answer is: Federal Reserve Act

The Federal Reserve Act is the correct answer because it was the legislation introduced by President Woodrow Wilson in 1913 that established the Federal Reserve System, which serves as the central banking system of the United States. This act aimed to provide a safer and more flexible monetary and financial system, addressing the need for a more stable economy. The creation of the Federal Reserve allowed for better control of the money supply, more effective regulation of banks, and a more coordinated response to financial crises. The other acts listed serve different purposes and were not related to establishing a central banking system. The Clayton Anti-Trust Act was focused on antitrust laws and competition, the Underwood Tariff Act aimed to reduce tariffs, and the Revenue Act of 1916 dealt with tax policy. None of these addressed the foundational structure for a central bank like the Federal Reserve Act did.

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