Question

Why was the Sherman Antitrust Act passed?

Question 9 options:

to stimulate new business development through government assistance


to show business that the government was in charge


to eliminate monopolies, trusts, or any agreement that restricted fair trade


to put the Rockefellers out of business

Answer 1

Answer:

C. to eliminate monopolies, trusts, or any agreement that restricted fair trade

Explanation:

Congress passed this law to prohibit monopolies which had grown rapidly.  It was passed by John Sherman because it was to stop monopoly businesses.