Question

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how did the interstate commerce act of 1887 help farmers?
a. it forced railroads to build lines to the largest farming areas.
b. it gave farmers shares in the largest railroad companies.
c. it prevented railroads from charging farmers more than other customers.
d. it took government payments to railroads and gave them to farmers.

Explanation:

The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 was the first federal law to regulate the railroad industry. One of its key provisions was to prohibit railroads from engaging in discriminatory pricing practices, such as charging farmers higher rates than other customers for the same service. This helped farmers by reducing their transportation costs and making it more affordable for them to ship their goods to market. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because the act did not force railroads to build lines to specific areas, give farmers shares in railroad companies, or redistribute government payments to farmers.

Answer:

C. It prevented railroads from charging farmers more than other customers.