The Conflict Between Pope Boniface VIII and Philip IV of France

question 27

Multiple Choice

The conflict between Pope Boniface VIII and Philip IV of France began when Philip

• A)tried to end corruption in the French Church.
• B)tried to buy the papacy for his nephew, Henry.
• C)taxed churchmen without the Church's permission.
• D)denied the existence of witches.
• E)authorized a French translation of the Bible.

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Sherman Act

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Sherman Act

A landmark federal statute in the United States antitrust law passed by Congress in 1890 to prohibit monopolies and other activities that restrict competition.