What was the Supreme Court's ruling regarding Standard Oil in 1911?
The company was to be expanded
The company was to be dismantled
The company was to be nationalized
No ruling was made
Answer
In 1911, the Supreme Court ruled that Standard Oil must be dismantled for violation of federal antitrust laws. This led to the creation of several other major companies.
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