The Hepburn Act (1906)marked the First Time That

question 7

Multiple Choice

The Hepburn Act (1906) marked the first time that

• A) the federal government attempted to curb the power of the railroads.
• B) the Republicans were able to pass a major piece of regulatory legislation.
• C) a government commission was authorized to examine the records of a private business and to set prices.
• D) the railroads admitted that they had engaged in unfair and discriminatory business practices.

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