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jul 2, 1890 - Sherman Anti-Trust Act

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Outlawed monopolistic businesses. It was one of the first steps taken by congress to ban trusts. It prescribed the rule of free competition among those engaged in commerce.

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jul 2, 1890
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~ 136 years ago