Rapid industrialization in the United States in the late 1800s led to significant changes in business
organizations. Justice Barrett of the Supreme
Court of New York described the impact of one of
these powerful new companies in the sugar industry:

"...It (the corporation) can close every
refinery at will,... artificially limit the production of
refined sugar, (and)
enhance the price...at the
public expense..."
How did reform groups propose that Congress
respond to this type of powerful new business?

A. by regulating child labor
B. by organizing labor unions
C. by passing antitrust legislation
D. by adopting free market policies