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The Sherman Antitrust Act was first enacted by Congress (B). Soon after, it was passed with overwhelming support in Congress (D). Over time, the political focus shifted toward regulating large corporations, leading to stricter enforcement of the Act (C). Eventually, the Act was also used against labor unions (A). Thus, the chronological order is B, D, C, A.
Detailed Explanation
First, Congress enacts the Sherman Antitrust Act (B). Other options are incorrect because Option B mixes the order by putting the act’s passage before it was enacted; Option C suggests the shift to regulating corporations happened before labor unions were affected.
Key Concepts
Enforcement of Antitrust Laws
Political and Economic Shifts
Labor Unions and their Role
Topic
Sherman Antitrust Act History
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medium level question
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understand
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Question 1The Sherman Antitrust Act was primarily designed to prevent the formation of __________ that could restrict competition in the marketplace.
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Question 2Arrange the following events related to the Sherman Antitrust Act in the correct chronological order: A) The passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act by Congress, B) The first major case prosecuted under the Act, C) The establishment of the Federal Trade Commission, D) The public outcry against monopolistic practices.
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Question 4Arrange the following steps in the enforcement process of the Sherman Antitrust Act from initiation to resolution: A) Investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, B) Court ruling on the case, C) Filing of a lawsuit against the offending entity, D) Assessment of market impact and consumer harm.
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Question 5What was a significant underlying cause for the initial enforcement of the Sherman Antitrust Act against labor unions instead of corporations?
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Question 7The Sherman Antitrust Act, enacted in 1890, was primarily aimed at preventing __________ that interfered with interstate trade.
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Question 8What is the correct sequence of events in the application of the Sherman Antitrust Act starting from the identification of a monopoly to its regulation?
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