The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was initially ineffective primarily because:
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Correct answer: Vague wording made it hard to enforce against monopolies and was often used against unions
The act prohibited any combination that restricted interstate commerce, but the courts often sided with corporations. Ironically, it was frequently applied to stop strikes by labor unions, which were seen as 'restraining trade.'
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