The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 prohibits monopolies and activities that restrict competition in interstate commerce by forbidding contracts, combination or conspiracy in restraint of trade. Passed during the Benjamin Harrison, the Act is named for Sen. John Sherman is among the many policy and judicial initiatives designed to regulate corporate activity during the Industrial Revolution. See also Trusts and Trust busting.
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