Why was the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 passed?
A) to outlaw combinations, which restrained trade and commerce, and to encourage competition among businesses
B) to outlaw trusts and discourage competition
C) to provide a restraint on trade and commerce
D) to provide more rights for unions

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The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was passed to prohibit certain business activities that federal government regulators deemed to be anti-competitive, and to require the federal government to investigate and pursue trusts. It aimed to outlaw combinations (or trusts) that restrained trade and commerce, thereby encouraging competition among businesses.

Why Was the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 Passed