
1. Answer: A. creating the Interstate Commerce Commission. Ā
In 1887 Congress passed the Interstate Commerce Act, to make the railroads subject to Federal regulation. The law was passed in response to public demand that railroad operations be regulated. Ā
The Act required reasonable and just railroad rates to reduce competition. Ā
2. Answer: Ā D. Ā
3. Answer: C. Higher taxes for farmers
4. Answer: The Roosevelt Corollary Ā