Question

The interstate commerce commission was established in 1887 to __________. select one:

Answer 1

B. 

It was established to ensure fair rates/curtail discrimination.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is "B".  The interstate commerce commission was established in 1887 to ensure that railroads charged farmers and merchants reasonable and fair rates.

Explanation:

This Commission was a regulatory agency of the United States created by the Interstate Commerce Act. The objective was to regulate railways in several dimensions: to ensure fair prices and to avoid having different prices assigned for the same service or product. The regulations extended to interstate bus lines and telephone companies.