Why were few court cases won against monopolies and trusts during the gilded age?
a. monopolies and trusts were strengthened by the sherman act.
b. monopolies and trusts were supported by the public.
c. monopolies and trusts were supported by state legislators.
d. monopolies and trusts were supported by the federal courts.

Answer;

Monopolies and trusts were supported by the federal courts.

Explanation;

The Gilded Age was an era of rapid economic growth, especially in the North and West. As American wages were much higher than those in Europe, especially for skilled workers, the period saw an influx of millions of European immigrants.

During the Gilded Age, constitutional issues pervaded the discussion of nearly all matters of public policy, including regulation of railroads, suppressing unsafe and fraudulent products, labor issues, and combating trusts and monopolies.