Sherman Antitrust Act

Questions for Further Study

• 1. Compare and contrast the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 and the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. How is the Sherman Act broader and stronger in scope?
• 2. Compare and contrast the Sherman Antitrust Act and the Clayton Antitrust Act. How does the Clayton Antitrust Act strengthen the former act? Was the Clayton Act necessary? Why or why not?
• 3. The Sherman Antitrust Act was enacted in 1890 to combat the rise of monopolies by big business. Is it still relevant today? Does it need to be repealed? Why or why not?
• 4. Discuss the recent antitrust issues with Microsoft and Walt Disney. Do you believe that these corporations are in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act? Why or why not?
• 5. Examine the Pullman Strike of 1894. Was the government correct to use the Sherman Antitrust Act to end the strike? Why or why not?