Breaking the Monopoly — The Sherman Antitrust Act (1890)
In 1890, Congress passed America's first law against companies "growing too large." For its first 20 years, it was used not against corporations — but against labor unions.
Apr 26, 2026Back to Blog
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One Man Owned the Oil — Rockefeller and Standard Oil (1870)
In 1870, John D. Rockefeller founded Standard Oil. Twenty years later, he controlled 91% of America's oil. One man held an entire nation's economy in his hands.
Apr 25, 2026