What Was the Purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890

question 49

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?

• A) Force businesses to treat workers more ethically.
• B) Increase competition in the economy.
• C) Reduce foreign competition against American workers.
• D) Reduce the boom-and-bust cycle in the economy.

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