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The Sherman Antitrust Act

By: C.H. D.W J.P. The Sherman Antitrust Act. History. The Sherman Antitrust Act is a law that states that monopolies can not take over the market. Congress passed this act on July 2 nd ,1890. . John Sherman.

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The Sherman Antitrust Act

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  1. By: C.H. D.W J.P. The Sherman Antitrust Act

  2. History The Sherman Antitrust Act is a law that states that monopolies can not take over the market. Congress passed this act on July 2nd,1890.

  3. John Sherman The Sherman Antitrust Act was named after, lawyer John Sherman, the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. John Sherman was born in Lancaster, Ohio on May 10th, 1823.

  4. Contributions to the Industrial Revolution For a time a large company also could sell merchandise at such low prices that other sellers of that product would not be able to make a profit and would go out of business. Congress passed the Sherman Antitrust Act and later measures to protect consumers from such harmful activities by businesses. Anyone found to be in violation of restraining trade would face fines, jail terms, and the payment of damages.

  5. Industrial Factory

  6. The End

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