Why did government officials allow monopolies to operate without strong regulations during the gilded age?
a. They believed monopolies would keep competiton alive
b. They believed monopolies were responsible for the growth of the economy
c. They believed monopolies would treat their workers well
d. They believed monopolies were the most successful way for businesses to make a profit
The main reason why government officials allowed monopolies to operate without strong regulations during the gilded age was because "d. They believed monopolies were the most successful way for businesses to make a profit" since this was unprecedented.
