Question

13 both the sherman antitrust act and the clayton antitrust act were passed in response to the problem of
a businesses choosing to hire illegal immigrants.
b business monopolies limiting competition.
c unsafe working conditions in factories.
d companies refusing to hire minority workers.

Explanation:

The Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) and the Clayton Antitrust Act (1914) were key pieces of legislation in the United States aimed at promoting competition in the marketplace. Monopolies can restrict competition, leading to higher prices for consumers, less innovation, and unfair business practices. These acts were designed to prevent such monopolistic behavior. Hiring illegal immigrants (A) is related to immigration and labor - law enforcement. Unsafe working conditions (C) are addressed by labor and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA in the 20th century). Refusing to hire minority workers (D) is more related to civil rights and anti - discrimination laws (e.g., Civil Rights Act of 1964).

Answer:

B. business monopolies limiting competition.