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3 matches to Monopolies
Monopolies. 1597- Granted by English crown. Abolished by Parliament 1624, 39.
Sherman Anti-Trust Act. 1890 US. Prohibits monopolies, restraint of trade.
South Sea Bubble. 1711-20. England sold trade monopolies to reduce National Debt. Their resale at speculative prices led to financial ruin for thousands. George I implicated. Walpole.