Which Supreme Court case initially limited the government's ability to regulate monopolies by distinguishing between 'commerce' and 'manufacturing'?
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Correct answer: United States v. E.C. Knight Co.
In the E.C. Knight case (1895), the Court ruled that the Sherman Antitrust Act did not apply to manufacturing, even if a company controlled 98% of the market. This ruling significantly weakened the government's regulatory power during the late 19th century.
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