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What did the Interstate Commerce Act required of the railroads?
to charge the same taxes
What anomaly involving railroads necessitated regulation?
For major trunk lines, where there was competition, the railroads charged lower rates and even gave rebates. For spur lines, where there was a monopoly, the railroad charged higher rates for the same type
The interstate commerce act of 1887 required what?
equality in shipping rates charged by railroads
How did corporations make it difficult for small farmers to compete in late 19th century?
They charged money for access to water.
What agency was established to regulate rates that railroads charged across the nation?
Interstate Commerce Commission
Which group was charged the highest rates by the railroads during the late 19th century?
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Why were farmes in favor of government regulation of railroads?
The farmers felt that they were being charged to much to ship their crops.
What was the name of the laws that set limits on what could be charged by railroads to ship freight?
The laws that set limits on what could be charged by railroads to ship freight were called the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 and the Elkins Act of 1903. These laws aimed to regulate railroad rates and prevent unfair pricing practices.
From a farmers point of view how did railroads play in creating his economic hardships?
Railroads know that farmers need to ship their crops across the country, and there was really only one railroad going through their town, so they had no choice on which railroad. The railroads took advantage of this and over charged them.
What did The interstate commerce act required?
The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 is a United States federal law that was designed to regulate the railroad industry, particularly its monopolistic practices. The Act required that railroad rates be "reasonable and just," but did not empower the government to fix specific rates.The Act required equality in shipping rates charged by railroads
What problems did farmers have with the railroads?
The Railroad Co. misused the government land grants, which the railroads sold to other businesses rather than to settlers, as the gov. intended to do. The railroads also entered into formal agreements to fix In_what_ways_did_the_railroad_companies_use_their_power_to_hurt_farmers, which helped keep farmers in their debt. They also charged different customers different rates, often demanding more for short hauls than they did for long hauls.
Why did the populist party want the government to own railroads and telegraphs and telephones systems?
These businesses, are, by their nature, monopolies. The Populist Party believed that the rates being charged were unreasonably high.
