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feb 4, 1887 - Interstate Commerce Act

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The Interstate Commerce Act was the first federal action taken in order to regulate specifically the railroad industry which the farmers supported. This was a significant step away from the preferential treatment towards the Eastern industry and therefore pushed more support towards the West primarily farmers.

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feb 4, 1887
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~ 138 years ago

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