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What problems caused the government to create the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Sherman Antitrust Act?
The government established the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) in response to rampant railroad monopolies and unfair practices, which led to excessive rates and discrimination against small businesses. The Sherman Antitrust Act was enacted to combat the growing power of trusts and monopolies that stifled competition and harmed consumers. Both measures aimed to regulate economic practices and ensure fair competition in the marketplace, addressing public outcry against corporate abuses and fostering a more equitable economic environment.
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Why did civil rights activists target interstate transportation in the 1960s?
To get Federal involvement through the Interstate Commerce Commission, to get cases to the US Supreme Court if necessary. (because it was regulated by the federal government) <- novaNET answer. [novanetters unite!!]
What posed the biggest obstacle to enforcement of the interstate commerce act and the sherman antitrust act?
Tu madre.
What was the major purpose of the sherman antitrust act and the clayton antitrust act?
The Interstate Commerce Commission was to monitor railroad operations. The Sherman Antitrust Act was to break up bad trusts that were affecting the economy. But, it was ineffective because there was no definition as to what a trust or bad trust was. So it was later replaced witht eh Clayton Antitrust Act.
What did the creation of the interstate commerce commission and the passage of the Sherman antitrust act show?
The creation of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) and the passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act demonstrated the U.S. government's increasing recognition of the need to regulate corporate practices and ensure fair competition in the economy. The ICC, established in 1887, aimed to oversee and regulate railroad rates and practices, while the Sherman Act of 1890 sought to combat monopolies and prevent anti-competitive behavior. Together, these measures reflected a shift towards greater federal intervention to protect consumers and promote economic fairness during a time of rapid industrialization.
What the Direct result of the Hepburn act?
The authority of the Interstate Commerce Commission was strengthened
When was Interstate Commerce Commission created?
President Grover Cleveland signed the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 and created the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC), the U.S. government's first regulatory agency
Was the Sherman Antitrust Act Created in response to Munn v Illinois?
No, The result was The Interstate Commerce Commission.
What was the first independent federal regulatory agency?
Interstate commerce commission
What year did the interstate commerce commission start?
The Interstate Commerce Commission started on February 4, 1887.
What government commission regulates domestic commercial transportation by railroad highway and waterways?
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
What was the the significance of the Interstate commerce commission?
it was the first government body to monitor business operations
What was the significant of the interstate commerce commission?
it was the first government body to monitor business operations
What was the significance of the interstate of commerce commission?
it was the first government body to monitor business operations
What agency licenses and regulates all railroads?
The regulatory body in the US is the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Which of these was not directly related to political corruption?
The Interstate Commerce Commission was not directly related to political corruption.
The _______ was/were set up to stop corruption in the railroad industry.?
it was the Department of Transportation
Which of these agencies regulates all commercial transportation by railroads highways and domestic waterways?
interstate commerce commission
