The Interstate Commerce Act (1887) was primarily passed in response to public outcry regarding:
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Correct answer: Unfair and discriminatory pricing practices by railroads
Railroads often charged higher rates for short hauls than long hauls and gave secret rebates to large shippers. This act established the first federal regulatory agency to ensure that rates were 'reasonable and just.'
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