Well i would assume this is a simile since the use of “as” and it’s comparing one thing to another :)
The government allowed the money supply to decline.
The collapse of housing prices led to decreased wealth and significant problems in financial markets, as well as a decrease in expected income and a stock market crash.
The correct answer should be A. By strengthening the powers of the US national government
The idea was having a strong centralized government that was based around US ideals and values.
Answer:
A.) Banks charged depositors interest if they did not withdraw money at regular intervals
It gave people a desire to live in a more morally peaceful society.