9. Why did the railroads receive liberal help from state and Federal governments during the period of railroad development? (Fetter, page 413.)
10. Distinguish between local and personal discriminations. (Fetter, pages 416-417.)
11. Discuss the nature of the early state railroad commissions.(Fetter, pages 420-422.)
12. In what respects was the Interstate Commerce act amended by the legislation of 1903, 1906 and 1910? (Seager, pages 442-443.)
13. What was the nature of the Commerce Court? (Seager, page 444.)
14. What is the most convincing argument against the public ownership of the telegraph and the telephone? (Seager, page 445.)
TOPICS FOR INVESTIGATION AND REPORT
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1. Make a list of the natural monopolies in your locality.
2. To what extent are the public utilities in your locality controlled by the (a) municipality, the (b) state, the (c) Federal government?