| Government Regulation of the Railroads: Fighting Unfair Trade Practices in America Contributor(s): Chiu, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1404261885 ISBN-13: 9781404261884 Publisher: Rosen Classroom OUR PRICE: $57.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Railroads - General |
| Dewey: 385.097 |
| Series: Primary Sources of the Progressive Movement |
| Physical Information: 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 104652 Reading Level: 6.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The railroad enabled people to travel across great distances much faster and contributed to the American economy. Yet such progress also caused problems as railroad companies formed monopolies to control railroad routes and prices that affected farmers and the transportation of their goods. This new title clearly explains the types of unfair practices used by the railroads and the government attempts to control their activities through laws such as the Sherman Antitrust Act and the Interstate Commerce Act. |