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The first federal law regulating railroads in the United States was passed on February 14, 1887. It was called the Interstate Commerce Act. The act was primarily aimed at regulating unfair and discriminatory practices by railroads and creating the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) to oversee the industry.
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What was the first federal law aimed at regulating American industry?
the federal trade commission
Who were the key participants in the interstate commerce act?
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The first major federal legislation passed to encourage competition in the US was the?
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What federal system was established when Washington was president?
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