The term 'Pet Banks' refers to which of the following during the 1830s?
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Correct answer: State-chartered banks where Andrew Jackson deposited federal funds
After Jackson vetoed the re-charter of the Second Bank of the United States, he withdrew federal funds and placed them in loyal state-chartered banks. These 'pet banks' often engaged in reckless lending, contributing to the land speculation bubble.
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