Question

Which best summarizes Ida Tarbell’s assessment of Standard Oil? 

Answer 1

The correct answer is C) The company was ruthless in its drive to eliminate competition.

Ida Tarbell was a muckraker during the late 19th and early 20th century. Her goal was to expose the ruthless business practices used by people like John D. Rockefeller. Rockefeller was a monopoly and often tried to eliminate competition in the oil industry by developing his company, Standard Oil, into a giant.

Answer 2

The Answer Is :

C : The company was ruthless in its drive to eliminate competition.