In the late 1800s, Standard Oil often lowered its prices in a competitive market. Why did this anger many Americans? Standard Oil was following the requirements of the Sherman Act. Many of the company’s stockholders were government officials. Standard Oil was driving other companies out of business. These actions caused prices to skyrocket in other areas of the country.

Which of the following are details about the compromise of 1877? election results in a couple of states were in dispute and too close to call. samuel tilden would be given the win in exchange for the removal of federal troops. the presidential election was close between rutherford hayes and ulysses grant. it was agreed troops would leave the south in exchange for a hayes victory.