Question

what problem was caused by the slaughterhouse cases?

a. businesses had rights but no responsibilities.

b. government controlled all materials.

c. government put more rules on businesses.

d. cities were not able to control businesses.

Explanation:

The Slaughterhouse Cases (1873) limited the scope of the Privileges or Immunities Clause of the 14th Amendment. This ruling had implications for state and local regulation of businesses, particularly regarding the ability of cities to control business operations (like the monopoly - related issues in the Slaughterhouse Cases context). Option A is incorrect as the case wasn't about business responsibilities - rights imbalance in that way. Option B is wrong as the government didn't control all materials. Option C is incorrect as the ruling was more about limiting local control rather than the government adding more rules on businesses. Option D aligns with the outcome of the Slaughterhouse Cases, where the decision restricted the ability of cities to regulate certain business activities (like the slaughterhouse monopoly situation, where local control was curtailed).

Answer:

D. Cities were not able to control businesses.