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The government created the Sherman Act in 1890 to combat the rising concerns over monopolistic practices and anti-competitive behavior that were prevalent during the industrialization of the United States. As large corporations and trusts began to dominate markets, there was growing public outcry about the negative impacts on consumers and smaller businesses. The Act aimed to promote fair competition and prevent restraints on trade by making it illegal to restrain commerce or attempt to establish monopolies. It marked a significant shift towards federal regulation of business practices in the interest of maintaining a competitive marketplace.

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