'Within a Few Decades, a Social Order That Had Existed

question 79

Multiple Choice

'Within a few decades, a social order that had existed for centuries vanished, and a new one, familiar in its outline to us in the 20th century, appeared.' This assessment applies to which historical event?

• A)European colonisation
• B)the Industrial Revolution
• C)the Cold War
• D)the emergence of sociology

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Definitions:

Restraints of Trade

Legal or economic restrictions placed on the free exchange or movement of goods, services, or labor, often to maintain fair competition or prevent monopolistic practices.

Sherman Antitrust Act

A landmark federal statute in the U.S. passed in 1890 that prohibits monopolistic business practices and promotes competition in the marketplace.

Sherman Antitrust Act

A landmark U.S. law enacted in 1890 to counteract or reduce monopolies and maintain competition among businesses.

Interstate Commerce Commission

A regulatory agency in the United States established to oversee railroad rates and later expanded to other modes of transportation, until its operations were phased out in the late 20th century.