The Telegraph Was the First Media Development to Break the Connection

question 39

Short Answer

The telegraph was the first media development to break the connection between transportation and ____________________.

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Definitions:

Standard Oil Trust

A corporate entity created by John D. Rockefeller in the late 19th century, becoming the largest and most famous example of a monopoly through its control of the oil industry.

Corporate Scandals

Incidents involving alleged or actual unethical behavior by people in leadership positions within corporations.

Tying Contracts

Agreements where the sale of one product (the tying product) is conditioned on the purchase of another, often unrelated product (the tied product).

Sherman Antitrust Act

A landmark 1890 U.S. legislation aimed at regulating competition among enterprises, preventing monopolies, and promoting fair business practices.