jul 2, 1890 - Sherman Anti-Trust Act Passed
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On this day, Congress pased the Sherman Antitrust Act ti prohibit any form of business monopoly. This was the first measure tooken by Congress to bust trusts. Finnaly, the country is taking steps to help bust these terrible and harsh types of businesses. However, even though this is a great bonus to help the nation, the law was extremely vague and some businesses were so powerful that they could remain, and the law wasn't enforced.
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