What was the goal of the Sherman act of 1890

first measure passed by the U.S. Congress to prohibit trusts, monopolies, and cartels.

Explanation:

The Act's purpose was to promote economic fairness and competitiveness and to regulate interstate commerce. It was proposed, and passed, in 1890 by Ohio Senator John Sherman.

president thomas jefferson commissioned the expedition shortly after the louisiana purchase in 1803 to explore and to map the newly acquired territory, to find a practical route across the western half of the continent, and to establish an american presence in this territory before britain and other european powers

a. competition with other nations.