Main Concept
The Progressive Era saw several acts of legislation that would change the way American society operated.
Sherman-Anti Trust Act
In 1890 big business controlled much of the American economy.
The Sherman Act allowed the United States government for the first time to investigate a business. The government would look for "artificial raising of prices," or, a monopoly.
Any company who was hurting the economy by driving up prices would be broken apart. The government would attempt to foster competition - which in turn would help the consumer.
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Clayton Anti-Trust Act
In 1914, 24 years after the Sherman Act, an "amendment" to the act was passed.
The Clayton Act looked into price discrimination and price
The Progressive Era saw several acts of legislation that would change the way American society operated.
Sherman-Anti Trust Act
In 1890 big business controlled much of the American economy.
The Sherman Act allowed the United States government for the first time to investigate a business. The government would look for "artificial raising of prices," or, a monopoly.
Any company who was hurting the economy by driving up prices would be broken apart. The government would attempt to foster competition - which in turn would help the consumer.
Click and drag to move
Clayton Anti-Trust Act
In 1914, 24 years after the Sherman Act, an "amendment" to the act was passed.
The Clayton Act looked into price discrimination and price