The Standard Oil trust

A) behaved "badly" according to the Supreme Court.
B) was broken up in 1890.
C) was forced by the Supreme Court to give payments on every shipment of oil it refined to its rivals.
D) was a multinational corporation.

Standard Oil Trust

An American oil-producing, transporting, refining, and marketing company established by John D. Rockefeller and partners in the late 19th century, noted for its historical monopoly and eventual breakup.

Supreme Court

The highest judicial court in a country or state, which typically has the ultimate authority over all other courts.

Multinational Corporation

A corporation doing business in more than one country; often it owns production facilities in at least one country and sells in many countries.