How much did the government regulate business practices during the Gilded Age?

The government strictly regulated all businesses.

The government barely regulated any businesses.

The government regulated the steel industry but not others.

The government regulated the railroad industry but not others.

During the GIlded Age, the railroad industry was the only industry in which there was a successful government effort to regulate. There were many setbacks due to the influence of wealthy railroad tycoons on government officials, in all areas including the Supreme Court, but ultimately the Interstate Commerce Act was passed.

Best answer is D