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History of the Federal Reserve

U.S. Banking and the Federal Reserve

The history section offers a brief overview of pivotal dates in the history of banking and our nation's central bank. The glossary contains words highlighted in the text, and students can use the printable time line for easier reference.

Extension Activity

Put students into four or five teams. Give each team a time period to research online. Each team then will make a timeline of its time period to place on a bulletin board as they review the facts the team members have learned with the whole class.

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