Question

Every person who shall monopolize, or attempt to monopolize, or combine or conspire with any other person or persons, to monopolize any part of the trade or commerce among the several States, or with foreign nations, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor . . .

–Sherman Antitrust Act, Section 2

What was the primary purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act?

to limit anti-competitive behaviors
to protect the rights of workers
to make it illegal to own most of an entire industry
to make it illegal to artificially limit the supply of certain essential goods

Answer 1

to limit anti-competitive behaviors

The Act was designed to forbid monopolies, attempts to monopolize, and combinations or conspiracies that restrain trade among the states or with foreign nations.