Question

What problem did the interstate commerce commissions have with the railroads?

The railroads used every legal means to avoid regulation.

There were too many railroads for the ICC to regulate them efficiently.

Prices continued to escalate because of regulation.

There was difficulty getting illegal practices reported.

Answer 1

With this act, the railroads became the first industry subject to Federal regulation. In 1887 Congress passed the Interstate Commerce Act, making the railroads the first industry subject to Federal regulation. Congress passed the law largely in response to public demand that railroad operations be regulated.

Answer 2

The railroads used every legal means to avoid regulation.