Question

Standard Oil was a trust. This explains why it ________.

A
legally controlled most of the nation’s oil refineries

B
was formed by a young bookkeeper

C
depended on bribery

D
was based in Cleveland

Answers

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The correct answer is:

A - legally controlled most of the nation’s oil refineries

Standard Oil was a trust that became dominant in the oil industry, controlling a significant portion of refineries and production facilities in the United States.