What was the main purpose of the interstate commerce act of 1887?

A) to ensure the spread of manufacturing across the frontier

B) to remove import taxes for goods shipped from one state to another

C) to protect american agriculture and industry from foreign competition

D) to prevent railroads from charging farmers and merchants high shipping rates

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Marc Haas

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23 July, 06:22

What was the main purpose of the interstate commerce act of 1887?

A) to ensure the spread of manufacturing across the frontier

B) to remove import taxes for goods shipped from one state to another

C) to protect american agriculture and industry from foreign competition

D) to prevent railroads from charging farmers and merchants high shipping rates

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Tripp Powell · Answer 1

The main purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 was to regulate the railroad costs and to prevent railroads from charging farmers and merchants high shipping rates.