Question

was the first measure passed by the U.S. Congress to prohibit trusts and monopolies
• was based on the constitutional power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce
• gave the US government the authority to investigate and prosecute trusts, monopolies, and cartels
These facts would be MOST useful to a student writing a report titled
A)
The Compromise of 1877"
B)
"The Nineteenth Amendment"
The Sherman Anti-Trust Act"
D)
The Credit Mobilier Scandal"

Answer 1

Answer: he Sherman Antitrust Act is the first measure passed by the U.S. Congress to prohibit trusts, monopolies, and cartels. The Act's purpose was to promote economic fairness and competitiveness and to regulate interstate commerce. It was proposed, and passed, in 1890 by Ohio Senator John Sherman.

Explanation: uumm i had these in my notes but it would be option (B)