first major federal legislation passed to forbid actual monopolies or attempts to monopolize any part of trade or commerce in the United States was the

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The Sherman Antitrust Act was the first major federal legislation passed in 1890 to forbid actual monopolies or attempts to monopolize any part of trade or commerce in the United States. It aimed to promote competition and prevent companies from restraining trade and controlling prices in a way that harms consumers. The act was followed by other antitrust laws like the Clayton Act and Robinson-Patman Act to further regulate and prevent anticompetitive practices.

First Major Federal Legislation Passed to Forbid Actual Monopolies or Attempts