As a result of a wave of mergers in the early part of the twentieth century,which act was passed?
A) the Anti-Merger Act of 1900
B) the Sherman Act of 1909
C) the Clayton Act of 1914
D) the Horizontal Merger Act of 1919
E) the Pro-Competition Act of 1912

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The Clayton Act of 1914 was passed as a result of a wave of mergers in the early part of the twentieth century. It aimed to strengthen and clarify antitrust laws, including prohibiting price discrimination, exclusive dealing, and other anti-competitive practices in order to promote competition and protect consumers.

As a Result of a Wave of Mergers in the Early