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how did passing the sherman antitrust act attempt to reform u s business practices in the late 1800s?
the legislation created a bimetallic standard based on gold and silver.
the act prevented u s businesses from establishing subsidiaries in foreign countries.
the legislation made business monopolies illegal, though enforcement of the law proved ineffective until later.
the act allowed the federal government the right to seize certain private businesses and place them under public control

Explanation:

The Sherman Antitrust Act was aimed at regulating business practices. A bimetallic standard (gold - silver) is related to currency (not antitrust). Preventing foreign subsidiaries is not its main aim. Seizing private businesses is not its core function. The act's main purpose was to target monopolies. Although initial enforcement was weak, it made monopolies illegal.

Answer:

The legislation made business monopolies illegal, though enforcement of the law proved ineffective until later.