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How the Federal Reserve Works, Part 1 Instructional VideoHow the Federal Reserve Works, Part 1 Instructional Video
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9th - 12th
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How the Federal Reserve Works, Part 1

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What is money? Journey back in time to see different forms of money at different points in US history. From trading to the first gold coin to the US dollar, your class will see the evolution of money in early American years. This is part one of five.

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inflation, the federal reserve system, the free market, money

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money, federal reserve, free market, monetary system, central banking, fractional reserve banking, inflation, misses institute, social studies

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