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Which two major pieces of economic legislation were hallmarks of Harrison's administration?

  • McKinley Tariff and Sherman Antitrust Act

  • Hayes Tariff and Clayton Antitrust Act

  • Wilson Tariff and Federal Reserve Act

  • Cleveland Tariff and Interstate Commerce Act

Answer

The McKinley Tariff and the Sherman Antitrust Act were two major pieces of economic legislation during Harrison's presidency. The McKinley Tariff imposed historic protective trade rates, while the Sherman Antitrust Act aimed to regulate and limit monopolies.
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