Leveled Readings / Sherman Antitrust Act (1890)
Sherman Antitrust Act (1890)
Sherman Antitrust Act (1890), Section 1
These are adaptations, not the original. The original wording is always shown first. Each adapted version restates the same passage at about a grade 4, grade 7, or grade 10 reading level without adding or removing ideas. Quote the original in student writing.
Original wording
“Every contract, combination in the form of trust or otherwise, or conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce among the several States, or with foreign nations, is hereby declared to be illegal.”
Adapted · about grade 4
Any deal or group made to block fair trade between states or countries is against the law.
Adapted · about grade 7
Every contract, trust, or conspiracy that restrains trade among the states or with other nations is illegal.
Adapted · about grade 10
Every contract, combination in the form of a trust or otherwise, or conspiracy in restraint of interstate or foreign trade is declared illegal.