The Interstate Commerce Commission was established in 1887 to: a. oversee state taxes. b. standardize the transportation of anim
al feed between states. c. ensure that railroads charged farmers and merchants reasonable and fair rates. d. distribute land allocations to railroad companies. e. regulate railroad gauge size.
C: to ensure that railroads charged farmers and merchants reasonable and fair rates.
Explanation:
The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 was designed to regulate common carriers and to avoid discriminatory rates by the railroads. The Interstate Commerce Commission was put in charge to apply the ICA of 1887.
Why did the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise involve so much debate and discussion? The states were not ready to give up all of their independence. The states believed the Articles of Confederation were adequate. Each state was certain that cooperation would lead to mutiny.
