In what way was the Interstate Commerce Act most significant?

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Made the railroads the first industry subject to Federal regulation

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With this act, the railroads became the first industry subject to Federal regulation. In 1887 Congress passed the Interstate Commerce Act, making the railroads the first industry subject to Federal regulation. Congress passed the law largely in response to public demand that railroad operations be regulated.

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