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The Muckrakers

Question 5 • MO-US History II A

How did Ida Tarbell help end the Standard Oil monopoly?

Answer
A
She wrote a book on Standard Oil’s impact on different industries.
B
She led a campaign that was against Standard Oil but in favor of Rockefeller.
C
She wrote a series of articles exposing the corruption of Standard Oil.
D
She reported on one instance of suspicious actions by Standard Oil.

Explanation

Ida Tarbell was a muckraking journalist who investigated Standard Oil and published a series of articles detailing its unfair and corrupt business practices. Her reporting helped turn public opinion against the company and contributed to government action that broke up its monopoly. The correct choice is “She wrote a series of articles exposing the corruption of Standard Oil.”

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