What was James McCulloch's role in the case?
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Correct answer: The national bank's Baltimore cashier who refused to pay Maryland's tax
James McCulloch worked as cashier for the Baltimore branch of the Second Bank of the United States. He refused to pay the tax imposed by Maryland, leading to the lawsuit.
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