Question

how did the case united states v. e.c. knight weaken the sherman antitrust act?
the supreme court ruled that the american sugar company was a legal monopoly since it existed only in one state.
the supreme court ruled that the american sugar company was a legal monopoly since it operated in several states.
the supreme court ruled in favor of the american sugar company since it controlled only fifty percent of the sugar refining factories.
the supreme court ruled against the american sugar company since it controlled ninety-eight percent of the sugar refining factories.

Explanation:

In the case of United States v. E.C. Knight, the Supreme Court ruled that the American Sugar Company was a legal monopoly since it existed only in one state (intrastate commerce), and the Sherman Antitrust Act was intended to regulate interstate commerce. So the first option explains how the case weakened the act by limiting the Act's reach to intrastate monopolies.

Answer:

A. The Supreme Court ruled that the American Sugar Company was a legal monopoly since it existed only in one state.