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The Fed & Money Creation

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Did you know that all dollars are loaned into existence? Despite seeming unconstitutional, the Federal Reserve has the option to create money whenever it deems necessary. Introduce your classroom to our current debt problems with this brief overview.

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debt, the federal reserve system, the united states government, money

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us government, us treasury, money, federal reserve, fractional reserve, debt, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Instructional Videos
Media Length
7:23
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