Government Regulation of the Railroads: Fighting Unfair Trade Practices in America Contributor(s): Chiu, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1404208496 ISBN-13: 9781404208490 Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group OUR PRICE: $10.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2006 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Railroads - General |
Dewey: 385.097 |
LCCN: 2004000752 |
Series: Progressive Movement 1900-1920: Efforts to Reform America's New Industrial Society |
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.9" W x 8.2" (0.20 lbs) 32 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 104652 Reading Level: 6.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The railroad enabled people to travel across great distances much faster and contributed to the American economy. Yet such progress also caused problems as railroad companies formed monopolies to control railroad routes and prices that affected farmers and the transportation of their goods. This new title clearly explains the types of unfair practices used by the railroads and the government attempts to control their activities through laws such as the Sherman Antitrust Act and the Interstate Commerce Act. |