Early efforts by states to regulate the railroads
A) resulted in "Granger laws."
B) resulted in laws that were initially supported by the railroads.
C) outlawed product discrimination.
D) allowed for higher charges on short haul freight.

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The early efforts by states to regulate the railroads led to the creation of "Granger laws," which were named after the Granger movement that advocated for these regulations to protect farmers and consumers from the monopolistic practices of the railroads.

Early Efforts by States to Regulate the Railroads