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Supreme Court breaks up Standard Oil

Supreme Court breaks up Standard Oil

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The United States Supreme Court rules against Standard Oil in Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey v. United States, punishing the company for its de facto monopoly over the petroleum industry.  

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Year
1911
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