Sherman Anti-Trust Act

This picture is a representation of lobbying, which is when big businesses pay people to go to representatives to persuade them to change their opinions in favor of the intimidating businesses.

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The Sherman Anti-Trust Act was created to keep the marketplace competitive, and to keep prices down by stopping companies from forming monopolies.

The Sherman Anti-Trust Act was written by senator John Sherman from Ohio in 1890.

The Act was difficult to enforce because it was not specific and businesses could find ways around it. It was still a big step toward government intervention in big businesses.

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