In 1887 the United States was still trying to rebuild and move to the west. The main method of transportation was the railroad. Not only was it quick, it was also expensive. No one had more problems paying for railroad cargo and themselves were the farmers. Congress eventually formed the Interstate Commerce Commission. It's goal was to wage lower rates than the railroad would allow. This was the start of the interstate commerce act of 1887. In this short essay
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