Question

The Daily News — March 14, 1904

Supreme Court Rules Northern Securities in Violation of Sherman Antitrust Act

Question
Use the headline to answer the question.


Which statement best explains the significance of the newspaper headline?

(1 point)
Responses

The ruling provided a legal basis for strengthening labor unions.
The ruling provided a legal basis for strengthening labor unions.

The ruling led to better conditions for Northern Securities’ workers.
The ruling led to better conditions for Northern Securities’ workers.

The ruling was the first time the Sherman Antitrust Act was used to break up a trust.
The ruling was the first time the Sherman Antitrust Act was used to break up a trust.

The ruling was a victory for owners of railroad companies.
The ruling was a victory for owners of railroad companies.

Answer 1

The ruling was the first time the Sherman Antitrust Act was used to break up a trust.

Explanation: The 1904 Northern Securities decision was a landmark enforcement of the Sherman Antitrust Act against a large railroad monopoly, signaling federal willingness to break up trusts.