Read the sentence from the section "Congress took action to limit monopolies." There were repeated attempts to pass laws that would check the power of big business,
but most of these efforts were ineffective.
Based on this sentence and the SECOND illustration, which the following conclusions is
MOST reasonable?
Big businesses were so powerful that it was difficult for Congress to take action against them.
O Big businesses negotiated with Congress in order to continue operating under more fair practices.
Big businesses ignored the laws Congress put in place and continued to conduct business as
usual
Big businesses paid off Congress to refrain from passing legislation that would harm them.