In which year did Chase resign as Secretary of the Treasury?
1864
1863
1862
1860
Answer
Chase resigned as Secretary of the Treasury in 1864 due to policy disagreements with President Lincoln, particularly regarding the management of the Civil War. Lincoln favored a more centralized and expansive role for the federal government, while Chase advocated for a decentralized approach with greater state autonomy.
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