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How Did James Hill Contribute To The Sherman Antitrust Act
1904
James Hill and J.P. Morgan joined together to create Northern Securities Co. in pursuit of acquiring stock within the railroad ind. thus taking over the northern part of the country. However, this caused a monopoly within the railroad industry, causing President Roosevelt to plead that their actions were in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
As and end result Hill and Morgan were found guilty which lead to the disband of the company.
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