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How did Elkins Act hurt corporations?
It would not allow them specials rates for shipping
How did the Elkins Act hurt corporations?
It would not allow them specials rates for shipping
What was the act that ended railroads kickbacks?
The Interstate Commerce Act
The Mann-Elkins Act was passed to regulate?
Railroads and communications. It strengthened the (very weak and ineffective) Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 and the Elkins Act of 1903 and the Hepburn Act of 1906 which also regulated railroads.
How did the elkins hurt corporations?
It would not allow them specials rates for shipping
Who was president during the mann-elkins act?
Wilson
What increased the ICC's regulatory powers?
Man-Elkins Act
What was the effect of the Mann-Elkins Act which was passed by Congress in 1910?
It strengthened the Interstate Commerce Act.
How did the elkins act corporations?
It would not allow them specials rates for shipping
What specific industry was finally brought under effective government regulation by the Elkins Act and the Hepburn Act?
Railroads
What law passed by congress which prohibited railroads from accepting rebates from their best customers?
The Elkins Act
What is the purpose of the Elkins act?
The Elkins Act was imposed to stop the practice of rebates from railroad companies. It was supported as a way to end the influence of certain organizations that used railroads to transport goods. The organizations often sought out rebates from railroad companies after travel was completed.
