select the correct answer.\nwhich industry did the interstate commerce act primarily affect?\na. coal\nb…

Brief Explanations:

The Interstate Commerce Act was passed in 1887. It was the first federal law to regulate private industry in the United States. The act was primarily aimed at regulating the railroad industry. Railroads had been accused of monopolistic practices, such as charging different rates for similar services, which led to public outcry. The act required railroads to publish their rates openly and prohibited discriminatory pricing.

Answer:

E. railroad