Before McCulloch v. Maryland went to court, the state of Maryland

argued that James McCulloch must pay federal taxes.

created the first federal bank in the state.

said that only state banks were allowed within Maryland's borders.

passed a law that required federal banks to pay state taxes.

Correct answer choice is:

D) Passed a law that required federal banks to pay state taxes.

Explanation:

In McCulloch v. Maryland, the U. S. Supreme Court ordered that Congress had the authority to permit a national bank based on the required and proper article of the Constitution. In later years, this proposed power authorized Congress to pass laws in many distinct regions.