The correct answer is A) establishing and maintaining the Interstate Commerce Commission.
A cost associated with enforcing the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 was establishing and maintaining the Interstate Commerce Commission.
In that time, railroads had abusive practices that affected consumers and businesses across the country. That is why the federal government created the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887, effective since April 7. The United States Congress wanted to reduce monopolistic practices in railroads of America and invite those companies to have more reasonable prices that could be afforded by the majority. One of the costs associated with enforcing the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 was establishing and maintaining the Interstate Commerce Commission that was looking for the elimination of discrimination rates and to oversee railroads compliance with these new regulations.
I have attached a document I found that details the questioning of Joshua Drake. I based my answer from this document.
Joshua Drake allows his children to work in the textile factories because of NECESSITY.
Joshua Drake only works for 2 days. He has other means of income but these are not permanent nor are they enough to subsidize the needs of the family.
Everyone in the family needs to work in order for them to satisfy their most basic needs. That is why his children also work because what they earn goes to the family coffers.
For Joshua Drake, it is preferable to work limited hours and earn lower wages compared to working longer hours but is not regularly employed.
The answer you are looking for is B