Reforming Business and Government

Question 1

The Sherman Antitrust Act was difficult to support in court because its

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definition of monopolies was not clear.

Question 2

Which of the following did the Sherman Antitrust Act make illegal in 1890?

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trusts and monopolies

Question 3

Political machines were criticized because they

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placed unqualified people in public office.

Question 4

In the late 1800s, political machines remained in power mostly by trading money and favors for

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votes.

Question 5

Which describes costs associated with enforcing the Sherman Antitrust Act?

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time and money spent to prosecute cases that were often decided in favor of big business

Question 6

Why were so few violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act brought to court?

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Court cases cost too much time and money.

Question 7

In 1887, Congress passed which of the following pieces of legislation to regulate railroads?

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the Interstate Commerce Act

Question 8

How did the railroads respond to state governments’ legislation during the Gilded Age?

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Railroad companies challenged the new laws in the courts.

Question 9

What was a cost associated with enforcing the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887?

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establishing and maintaining the Interstate Commerce Commission

Question 10

Why were few court cases won against monopolies and trusts during the Gilded Age?

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Monopolies and trusts were supported by the federal courts.

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