Apentix/AP US History/Unit 6: Period 6 (1865-1898)/Question
AP US Historymediummcq1 pt

The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 most directly resulted from

A.farmer and merchant protests against railroad rate discrimination and pooling
B.the railroads' own request for federal rate-setting
C.a wave of strikes by railroad workers
D.the Panic of 1893

Explanation

Core Concept

Grangers and shippers complained that railroads charged high rates where no competition existed and favored large customers with rebates. The act created the Interstate Commerce Commission, the first federal regulatory agency.

Correct Answer

Afarmer and merchant protests against railroad rate discrimination and pooling

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