Question

US History

What action did Theodore Roosevelt take to limit the power of businesses to
control an entire industry?
A. He used the Sherman Antitrust Act to break up monopolies and
trusts.
B. He gave the government power to inspect food production
factories for sanitation practices.
C. He threatened to send U.S. troops to take control of businesses.
D. He restored power to the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Theodore Roosevelt used the Sherman Antitrust Act to break up monopolies and trusts, which were businesses that had gained enough control over an industry to act as a monopoly and limit competition. The Sherman Antitrust Act was passed in 1890 and aimed to promote fair competition in the marketplace by prohibiting certain trade practices, such as price-fixing and predatory pricing.