World History Questions

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The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 is a United States federal law that was designed to regulate the railroad industry, particularly its monopolistic practices.

The reason that the Interstate Commerce Act required that rates be published was to avoid secret rebates and similar deals. Until then, big shippers would demand rebates from railroads, which would in effect reduce their shipping costs without letting competitors know. This is anti-competitive.

Hence, the Act required that railroad rates be "reasonable and just," but did not empower the government to fix specific rates.

Presidential elections are held every four years, in years divisible by four, in which electors for President are chosen by the method in the country.

The first history book was written by Herodotus around 5th century B.C.

The principles of joint operations are formed around the traditional principles of war.

Three additional principles :―

Restraint,

Perseverance, and

Legitimacy

are relevant to how the Armed Forces of the United States use combat power across the range of military operations.