Question

standard oil has another legacy, in that it forced the government to closely regulate very large businesses in the marketplace. how did americans respond after hearing about standard oils secret business practices? they admired the companys ability to get ahead in the oil industry. they formed a pact to support standard oil and keep it from breaking up. they sold their oil refineries to standard oil to increase its monopoly. they held demonstrations and refused to do business with the company.

Explanation:

Standard Oil's secret business practices were anti - competitive and unethical. Americans generally opposed such behavior. Demonstrations and boycotting are typical responses to unethical corporate actions.

Answer:

They held demonstrations and refused to do business with the company.