Teddy Roosevelt's Fight Against Standard Oil

The video covers the 1904 election where Theodore Roosevelt won decisively despite campaign challenges. It discusses the controversy over campaign contributions from magnates like Rockefeller and how Roosevelt handled accusations. The video also explores the practices of Standard Oil, Ida Tarbell's investigation, and the legal actions taken against the company, leading to its breakup. The narrative highlights Roosevelt's efforts to combat trusts and the eventual Supreme Court decision that dismantled Standard Oil into 34 companies.

What was the main reason conservatives in Roosevelt's party wanted to oust him?

• He had health issues.

• He was too old for the position.

• He was seen as too conservative.

• He was an unelected radical.

Who was Roosevelt's Democratic opponent in the 1904 election?

• William Howard Taft

• Alton Parker

• Martin Van Buren

• John D. Rockefeller

What was the main accusation Parker made against Roosevelt's campaign manager?

• He had bribed voters.

• He had used his position to solicit donations.

• He had tampered with election results.

• He had lied about Roosevelt's policies.

What was the significant oil field discovered in 1892?

• The Pennsylvania Oil Field

• The Mid-Continent Field

• The California Oil Field

• The Texas Oil Field

How did Standard Oil initially help independent producers in the Mid-Continent field?

• By providing drilling equipment

• By setting up oil pipelines and transportation

• By offering financial loans

• By buying their oil at high prices

Who was the journalist that investigated Standard Oil's practices?

• Ida Tarbell

• William Randolph Hearst

• James R. Garfield

• John Archbold

What was the outcome of the illegal rebates case against Standard Oil of Indiana?

• The case was dismissed.

• Rockefeller was imprisoned.

• Standard Oil was fined $29 million.

• Standard Oil was acquitted.

What was the result of the U.S. government's second case against Standard Oil?

• Standard Oil merged with another company.

• Rockefeller was forced to retire.

• Standard Oil was broken up into 34 companies.

• Standard Oil was fined again.

Which company did Standard Oil of New Jersey eventually become?

• Amoco

• Chevron

• Mobil

• Exxon

What was Roosevelt's realization after the $29 million fine was overturned?

• He needed new legislation.

• He needed better lawyers.

• He needed more public support.

• He needed to retire.