Question

Ida Tarbell was one of the leading "muckrakers" of the Progressive era. She is best known for writing The History of the Standard Oil Company, which exposed the negative aspects of John D. Rockefeller's monopoly over the American oil industry.

Which legislation is most closely associated with the work of Ida Tarbell?
Responses
A the Dawes Act of 1887the Dawes Act of 1887
B the Mann-Elkins Act of 1910the Mann-Elkins Act of 1910
C the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of 1890the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of 1890
D the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906

Answer 1

The legislation most closely associated with the work of Ida Tarbell is **C. the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of 1890**. Tarbell's exposé on the Standard Oil Company highlighted the monopolistic practices of John D. Rockefeller, which contributed to the growing public support for antitrust regulations, including the Sherman Anti-Trust Act aimed at curbing monopolies and promoting competition.