Question

What was considered an illegal activity under the sherman anti trust act apex?

Answer 1

The Sherman Antitrust Act prohibits agreements or contracts, combinations and conspiracies in restraint of trade in the foreign commerce. Monopolizing product or service using unfair systems are also considered illegal. The Sherman Antitrust Act’s major purpose was to protect companies and consumers from unfair business methods.

Answer 2

It was used to break up companies that brought other companies to eliminate them as competition.