The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was passed primarily because of:
A) the practices of various trusts in the railroad, steel, tobacco, and oil industries.
B) the popularity and political influence of John D. Rockefeller.
C) multiple examples of false and misleading advertising.
D) the monopoly abuses committed by ALCOA.

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The Sherman Antitrust Act was enacted to combat anti-competitive practices and monopolies, particularly those formed by trusts in major industries like railroads, steel, tobacco, and oil.

The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 Was Passed Primarily Because