The consolidation of companies served as a tool used by business leaders to eliminate competition in the 1800s.
How did the business leaders eliminate competition?
These leaders attempted to eliminate competition by forming a pools, trusts, monopolies and integration among themselves.
The integration and consolidation of companies helped them to grow stronger as a unit than the competitors in the market.
Therefore, the Option A is correct.
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