Social Darwinism Sherman Antitrust Act Sherman Antitrust Act –Public cried to stop monopolies –1888 election both parties promised action –1890 Congress passed Sherman Antitrust Act Artificial restrictions on trade and private monopolies were wrong Artificial restrictions on trade and private monopolies were wrong Did not prevent consolidation Did not prevent consolidation Not strictly enforced Not strictly enforced –Signaled large corporations to be more aware of their activities –Start for regulation of big business and industry
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