The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was followed almost immediately in the 1890s by the largest merger movement ever known by Americans up to that point in U.S.history.

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This is true. The 1890s saw a significant increase in mergers and acquisitions, despite the passing of the Sherman Antitrust Act, which was meant to prevent monopolies and promote competition in the marketplace.

The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 Was Followed Almost Immediately