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QuizMultiple Choice

Reforming Business and Government

Question 5 • MO-US History II A

Enforcement of the Sherman Antitrust Act benefited consumers by

Answer
A
banning rate discrimination by railroads.
B
establishing the Interstate Commerce Commission.
C
reducing wages paid to hourly workers.
D
increasing competition in the marketplace.

Explanation

The Sherman Antitrust Act was intended to limit monopolies and other practices that restrain trade. Enforcing it could open markets to more businesses, increasing competition and giving consumers more choices and potentially lower prices. Therefore, the correct choice is increasing competition in the marketplace.

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