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Developments in American Banking

  • The problem

    The problem
    The natio has no reliable medium of exchange. Federalists and Antifederalists disagree about a banking system.
  • A Proposition

    A Proposition
    Hamilton proposed a national bank that could issue a single currency for the entire nation.
  • The First Bank

    The First Bank
    First Bank of U.S. established
  • A fatal Duel

    in 1804 the bank lost its main backer Vice president Aaron Burr to a duel
  • A Fatal Duel

    A Fatal Duel
    In 1804 the bank lost its main backer Vice President Aaron Burr to a duel
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    The Fall of an Idea

    Period of instability follows expiration of first bank
  • It is Overcome

    It is Overcome
    Second Bank of the U.S. reestablishes stability
  • Banks constitutional

    Banks constitutional
    Supreme Court had ruled a national bank constitional
  • Another Leader

    Nicholas Biddle was the second Banks President.
  • Another Leader

    Another Leader
    Nicholas Biddle was the second Banks President.
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    Destroy one thing to bring rise to another

    President Jackson vetoes recharter of second bank, in 1832 giving rise to free banking era.
  • Papel por dinero

    Papel por dinero
    the U.S. issued its first, paper currency.
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    Let War Bring problems

    Cicil War makes clear the need for a better monetary and banking system.
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    To Acts

    National Banking Acts of 1863 and 1864 established national banking system and uniform national currency
  • Oro

    Oro
    gold standard adopted
  • Panic to solutions

    Panic to solutions
    Panic of 1907 leads to creation of the federal Reserve system
  • The Presidents signature

    The Presidents signature
    President Wilson signs the Fied.
  • Being Robbed without knowing

    Being Robbed without knowing
    Banks lown money to many high-risk businesses.
  • Depresion

    Depresion
    Great Depression begins and Stock Market crashes
  • A savior from Depresion

    A savior from Depresion
    President Roosevelt helps restore confidence in the nations banks by establishing FDIC.
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    Regulation=stability

    Period of government regulation and long term stability
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    The Law of Clarity

    New Laws make clear the rights and responsibilities of Banks and consumers
  • a Rupture in the system

    a Rupture in the system
    Period of deregulation, S&Ls face bankrupteres
  • "Congresses Finest"

    Congress passed the (FIRREA)
  • Seagulls, its a federal law dont feed them

    Congress repealed the 1933 Glass seagull
  • A Journey succesful

    After two decades of mergers, the banking system emerges stable and healthy.