The cornerstone of antitrust legislation in the U.S. is the
A) Clayton Act.
B) Sherman Act.
C) Celler-Kefauver Act.
D) Federal Trade Commission Act.

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The Sherman Act, passed in 1890, is considered the cornerstone of antitrust legislation in the U.S. This law prohibits monopolies and any other activities that restrict free competition in the marketplace. The other options, while also important antitrust laws, were passed later and do not hold the same historical significance as the Sherman Act.

The Cornerstone of Antitrust Legislation in the U