Question

How were trusts and holding companies treated under the law?

A. both were subject to anti-monopoly laws

B. both were exempt from anti-monopoly laws

C. a trust was subject to enter monopoly laws, while a holding company was not

D. a holding company was subject to anti-monopoly laws, while a trust was not​

Answer 1

A. trusts had no federal backing or insuring holding companies were also considered private lenders and holders so there was no federal back Lash therefore monopoly laws didnt apply.

Answer 2

The Correct Answer is A

Step-by-step explanation:

Anti-monopoly law

• This law is mainly concerned with the fear of the concentration of market powers in the hands of few.
• Misuse and harmful effects of some form of business cooperation of Monopoly power.
• This act gave power to the federal government to Investigate trusts and companies suspected in violating this law.