In one or two paragraphs, discuss the various methods that large companies (such as Standard Oil) used to gain vast amounts of wealth during the last...

In one or two paragraphs, discuss the various methods that large companies (such as Standard Oil) used to gain vast amounts of wealth during the last 1800's and early 1900's. Also mention the governments reactions to their business practices( both state and federal governments) and whether those reactions were successful. You can be broad in the state reaction, but should describe the 2 specific laws the federal government used