Question

12 identify one cause and one effect of the sherman antitrust act according to sources 14 and 15. a antitrust laws were difficult to enforce and were made powerless by judicial decisions. b due to unfair practices, the public pushed the federal government to stop the control by monopolies. c the public wanted the government to protect the rights of monopolies to operate in the u.s. economy. d the public wanted to see if the government allowed private business to continue to operate. e the new law allowed the government to quash and the unfair practices of monopolies.

Explanation:

The Sherman Antitrust Act was passed in response to public concerns about monopolies' unfair practices. The public pushed the federal government to act against monopolies. Option B correctly identifies a cause - public pressure due to unfair practices.

Answer:

B. Due to unfair practices, the public pushed the federal government to stop the control by monopolies.