mar 1, 1890 - Sherman Anti Trust Act
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Approved July 2, 1890, The Sherman Anti-Trust Act was the first Federal act that outlawed monopolistic business practices. The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was the first measure passed by the U.S. Congress to prohibit trusts.
(used mostly to break up unions until Roosavelt)
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