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Reforming Business

Question 2 • RS AZ-US History A

How were the provisions of the Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Antitrust Act similar?

Answer
A
They both solely regulated railroads.
B
They both banned pools or trusts.
C
They both supported monopolies.
D
They both created commissions.

Explanation

The Interstate Commerce Act prohibited railroads from pooling traffic or earnings, while the Sherman Antitrust Act prohibited trusts and other combinations that restrained trade. Both laws therefore targeted business arrangements that reduced competition. The Interstate Commerce Act created the Interstate Commerce Commission, but the Sherman Act did not create a commission.

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