The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was often ineffective in its early years because:
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Correct answer: The language was vague and the courts were often sympathetic to big business
While the act prohibited 'combinations in restraint of trade,' it did not clearly define what a trust or monopoly was. Early court decisions often interpreted the law narrowly, sometimes even using it against labor unions rather than corporations.
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