ithinkkk thaa federall government should have intervened too regulate the unfair practices of the railroad barrons so , everyone could have fair Rights & thaa Americans would B Able Too Grow Railroads & Build It .
state legislatures
The act gave the government the power to set and limit shipping costs.
The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) was created in 1887 to regulate the railroads. Its main purpose was to oversee railroad rates and ensure fair practices in the industry. The ICC had the authority to investigate complaints, issue regulations, and enforce laws related to railroad operations.
Use its power to regulate unfair business practices.
In the late 1800s, the federal government sought to regulate business primarily through the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887, which aimed to regulate unfair practices in the railroad industry by establishing the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC). Additionally, the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was enacted to combat monopolies and promote competition by making it illegal to restrain trade or commerce. These efforts marked the beginning of federal intervention in economic matters to protect consumers and ensure fair competition.
Interstate Commerce Commission was formed by the federal government to regulate railroad, telephone, and telegraph companies.
The need to regulate the various practices in the railroad industry
Capitalism
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They invented the "Monopoly" system so Business would not be so overpowered
Government should regulate business to eliminate corruption and improve efficiency.