What was the intention of the Sherman Antitrust Act?

A. Promote the West as good for business

B. Break trusts to increase competition of businesses

C. Remove wealthy businessmen from the government

D. Reduce competition by allowing larger companies to buy smaller companies

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Raquel Cardenas

16 May, 16:37

What was the intention of the Sherman Antitrust Act?

A. Promote the West as good for business

B. Break trusts to increase competition of businesses

C. Remove wealthy businessmen from the government

D. Reduce competition by allowing larger companies to buy smaller companies

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Zavier Ballard · Answer 1

D

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first Federal act that outlawed monopolistic business practices. The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was the first measure passed by the U. S. Congress to prohibit trusts.

What was the intention of the Sherman Antitrust Act?A. Promote the West as good for businessB. Break trusts to increase competition of businessesC. Remove wealthy businessmen from the governmentD. Reduce competition by allowing larger companies to buy smaller companies

What was the intention of the Sherman Antitrust Act?

A. Promote the West as good for business

B. Break trusts to increase competition of businesses

C. Remove wealthy businessmen from the government

D. Reduce competition by allowing larger companies to buy smaller companies