Answer:
1. Monopolies were among the first business entities the U.S. government attempted to regulate in the public interest
2. Consolidation of smaller companies into bigger ones enabled some very large corporations to escape market discipline by "fixing" prices or undercutting competitors.
Explanation:
It was created with a top-heavy leadership.
Chlorine and Mustard gas are types of poison gas, sometimes used during chemical warfare. For example Germany introduced their usage against the Allies during WW1.
Merchants had such low status because selling things was considered being greedy.hope it helped
