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jan 1, 1890 - Sherman Anti Trust Act

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The Sherman Anti Trust Act was an attempt to make trusts and monopolies illegal, but it was proven to be ineffective when monopolies like the Standard Oil Company still thrived.

This decreased federal power, because the national government struggled to enforce the Act on businesses.

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jan 1, 1890
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~ 136 years ago