Clayton Antitrust Act

Why did the U.S. government feel it was necessary to introduce the Clayton Antitrust Act in addition to the existing Sherman Antitrust Act? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Clayton Antitrust Act. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - Section 7 of the Clayton Antitrust Act 1914 primary source analysis with scaffolding questions
Understanding the Clayton Antitrust Act reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions
Henry Clayton on the Clayton Antitrust Act POV with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the Clayton Antitrust Act impact the relationship between large companies and small businesses in the United States?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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