10. Define: Monopoly:the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service. a. b. Trust: an economic tool devised late In the 1800s. 11. Differentiate the concepts of "Robber Barons" vs "Captains of Industry"? 12. What is the idea of "Social Darwinism"? 13. To regulate business, what were the reasons behind the following.pieces of legislation? a. Interstate Commerce Act: b. Sherman Antitrust Act: 14. Ulimately what were three reasons the government sough to limit corporate power? a. b. 15. What were two hardships workers faced working in factories at the time?

10. Define: Monopoly:the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service. a. b. Trust: an economic tool devised late In the 1800s. 11. Differentiate the concepts of "Robber Barons" vs "Captains of Industry"? 12. What is the idea of "Social Darwinism"? 13. To regulate business, what were the reasons behind the following.pieces of legislation? a. Interstate Commerce Act: b. Sherman Antitrust Act: 14. Ulimately what were three reasons the government sough to limit corporate power? a. b. 15. What were two hardships workers faced working in factories at the time?

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