-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.

Question

-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.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cartoon implies that Standard Oil, depicted as an octopus, was extending its influence and control over various sectors, including the presidency, similar to how it had already influenced Congress and the courts.

-What Did the Illustrator of This Cartoon Imply by Depicting