What was the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
to restore an element of mercantilism to the American economy
to prevent the rise of "innocent monopolies"
to prevent unfair cooperation among companies
to regulate the railroads

To prevent unfair cooperation among companies.

It outlawed trusts and regulated competition between companies and enterprises.

d.prevent the spread of communism outside of eastern europe.

all of the following apply except for (a. excessive credit on real estate resulting in defaulted loans.

in 1819, panic swept the country due,in part, to the rapid expansion of american manufacturing during the war of 1812 and the distress caused by the post-war british competition. the rapid expansion of american farming was another factor.

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