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what was a goal of the sherman antitrust act of 1890?
to decrease interstate trade
to limit the power of big corporations
to increase the power of railroads
to limit foreign trade
The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was enacted to combat monopolistic practices and promote competition. Big corporations with monopolistic power were using trusts to restrict trade, so the act aimed to limit their power to ensure fair business practices and competition. The other options are incorrect: it didn't aim to decrease interstate trade, increase railroad power, or limit foreign trade.
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B. to limit the power of big corporations