Why did congress pass the sherman antitrust act in 1890


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In passing the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) Congress intended to

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The Sherman Antitrust Act is the first measure passed by the U.S. Congress to prohibit trusts, monopolies, and cartels. The Act's purpose was to promote economic fairness and competitiveness and to regulate interstate commerce. It was proposed, and passed, in 1890 by Ohio Senator John Sherman.


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