The Sherman Act of 1890 Was Passed with the Intent

question 96

Multiple Choice

The Sherman Act of 1890 was passed with the intent of

• A)establishing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to deal with "unfair methods of competition."
• B)preventing monopolization and/or conspiracy in the restraint of trade.
• C)spelling out the conditions under which mergers would be considered anti-competitive.
• D)dealing with false and deceptive advertising.
• E)declaring interlocking directorates illegal.

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