Question

Why were few court cases won against monopolies and trusts during the Gilded Age?

Answer 1

D) Monopolies and trusts were supported by the federal courts.

Answer 2

One of the main reasons why so few court cases were won against monopolies and trusts during the Gilded Age is because many of the people responsible for prosecuting and trying the cases were involved in the business in question in some way--creating a wild conflict of interest.