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What was one significant outcome of the Bank Charter Act of 1844?

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Political change and social reform, 1832-1846 (A-level only)

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What was one significant outcome of the Bank Charter Act of 1844?.

  1. A.It allowed banks to issue unlimited banknotes.
  2. B.It restricted the issuance of banknotes to banks with sufficient gold reserves.
  3. C.It abolished the Bank of England's monopoly on issuing currency.
  4. D.It increased the number of private banks operating in Britain.

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