The National Bank Act of 1863 was designed to:
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Correct answer: Create a uniform system of national currency and bank notes
This act created a system of federally chartered banks. It helped stabilize the economy during the war and replaced the chaotic system of state-issued banknotes with a more reliable national currency.
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