Question

The creation of the Interstate Commerce Commission (1887) and the passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) showed that laissez-faire capitalism would be upheld by the Federal Government the Federal Government could not challenge state regulation of business Federal civil servants would be hired based on merit rather than political patronage the Federal Government could regulate business practices

Answer 1

The creation of the Interstate Commerce Commission (1887) and the passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) showed that "the Federal Government could regulate business practices," since many business during this time were corrupt.

Answer 2

The creation of the Interstate Commerce Commission (1887) and the passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) showed that "the Federal Government could regulate business practices," since many business during this time were corrupt.