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Why were few court cases won against monopolies and trusts during the gilded age?

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D) Monopolies and trusts were supported by the federal courts.

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One of the main reasons why so few court cases were won against monopolies and trusts during the gilded age is because many of those in charge of bringing the cases to trial were corrupt themselves--being in business with the monopolies in question.
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