Question

The interstate commerce commission was established in 1887 to __________. select one:

a. standardize the transportation of animal feed between states
b. ensure that railroads charged farmers and merchants reasonable and fair rates
c. distribute land allocations to railroad companies
d. regulate railroad gauge size

Answer 1

B.

It was established to ensure fair rates/curtail discrimination.

Answer 2

The correct answer is "B". The interstate commerce commission was established in 1887 to ensure that railroads charged farmers and merchants reasonable and fair rates.

Step-by-step explanation:

This Commission was a regulatory agency of the United States created by the Interstate Commerce Act. The objective was to regulate railways in several dimensions: to ensure fair prices and to avoid having different prices assigned for the same service or product. The regulations extended to interstate bus lines and telephone companies.