Question

Why was the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 significant?

A.
It was the first time the federal government regulated a private industry.
B.
It applied US interstate commerce laws to trade with foreign nations.
C.
It exempted railroads from federal government regulations.
D.
It established the Federal Trade Commission.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

In 1887 Congress passed the Interstate Commerce Act, making the railroads the first industry subject to federal regulation