Albro Martin and the text contend that the work of the Interstate Commerce Commission was largely for the benefit of _________.
A) consumers.
B) the environment.
C) the federal government.
D) major shippers.

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Albro Martin, in his work, argues that the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) primarily benefited major shippers through its regulatory actions, rather than consumers, the environment, or the federal government. The ICC was established to regulate the railroads and ensure fair rates and practices, but in practice, it often ended up supporting the interests of the largest shippers who had the resources to navigate and influence the regulatory environment.

Albro Martin and the Text Contend That the Work of the Interstate