jul 2, 1890 - Sherman Anti-Trust Act (1890)

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This act was passed to curb monopolistic business practices, making combinations in restraint of trade illegal, but proved ineffective in controlling trusts. It ended up being used against labor unions instead.

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captains of industry

ByGeeth Kuna

4 months ago

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jul 2, 1890

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~ 135 years ago

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