This cartoon is trying to show that the Standard Oil Company... Standard
Oil Co.
CA
Savings
Band
Small
Oil Co
Source: Herman Viola, Why We Remember: United
States History, Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley
Publishing Co. (adapted)
engages in fair business practices.
has positively affected the United States economy
is a failing corporation.
is a monopoly that must be regulated.

How did the completion of the transcontinental railroad change the lives of american citizens? a-it increased the wealth of all americans and enabled them to travel more.b-it made cross-country travel too expensive for ordinary americans.c-it decreased the safety of americans who moved to settle the plains.d-it shortened travel time between the east and west for all americans.