-What Did the Illustrator of This Cartoon Imply by Depicting

question 11

Multiple Choice

-What did the illustrator of this cartoon imply by depicting Standard Oil as an octopus grabbing many different people and objects?

• A) Standard Oil's practice of vertical integration was an efficient way of eliminating competition.
• B) Standard Oil was trying to gain the same control of the presidency as it had done with Congress and the courts.
• C) John D. Rockefeller was a benevolent entrepreneur whose philanthropy helped the nation.
• D) Standard Oil was planning to invest in off-shore drilling.

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Definitions:

Series Of Phrases

A sequence of expressions or words in a particular order.

Solicited Sales Message

A promotional message or advertisement requested by the recipient, often as a follow-up to an initial inquiry.

Memo

A written document used in an organization to communicate internal messages or information.

Central Selling Point

A unique feature or benefit of a product or service that is emphasized to attract and convince potential customers.