Answer:
The idea of having a central bank is in a certain way contrary to that of establishing an economic regime of free enterprise, since central banks have the main function of regulating the micro and macroeconomic conditions of the nation, establishing limits on banks, companies and individuals in the exercise of their economic rights and their commercial freedoms. Thus, since the free enterprise system seeks the opposite, that is, to deregulate markets and allow the free exercise of economic rights and the development of trade, both concepts tend to be inconsistent with each other.
I believe the answer is: B. to avoid capture by the Japanese in the Philippines
Ausralia was a part of the British common wealth and England was one of our strongest ally during the world war II. By escaping to Australia, General Macarthur managed to gained protection from the Japanese army who seek to maim American millitary by eliminating Macarthur.
The 70s and 80s saw the United States go through several incidents which shook the foundation of the Federal Government.
The unpopular Vietnam war had dragged on despite, hundreds of protests all over the country. By all accounts, the United States eventually lost the war and suffered numerous losses.
In between, the American government suffered from an Oil shortage due to OPEC embargo, raising the prices of fuel and bringing the country to a standstill.
The early end of the 70s saw the Iranian revolution take place, which overthrew the American backed Dictator, Reza Shah and the country entered the 80s with a crippling economic downturn.