By selling oil cheaper than his competitors, forcing his competitors to go out of business or to be taken over by Rockefeller. He also gave kickbacks to the railroads to give his oil shipments preferential treatment.
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he wanted to be popular
collaborating with the rail system,
He sold his oil for lower prices then the competition and drove the rival company into the ground. He then purchased these companies and expanded his business area. He continued to do this until he gained control over 90% of American oil sales
he used a trust to gain control of the oil indusrty in America
He founded the Standard Oil Company.
He did because he joined an association, I think it was something relatively spelled like ''Innubili'' or something like that.
Through horizontal integration Rockefeller was able to monopolize a single market. Because of his oil trust he was easily able to eliminate competitor's. Basically since he was bigger and better his business was on top.
John D. Rockefeller gained control over most of the oil industry primarily through strategic business practices, including horizontal integration, where he acquired competing oil companies to eliminate competition. He founded Standard Oil in 1870, which efficiently refined oil and reduced costs, allowing him to undercut rivals. Additionally, Rockefeller used aggressive tactics, such as negotiating favorable rail shipping rates and creating a monopoly, to dominate the market. His innovative management techniques and focus on efficiency further solidified his control over the oil industry.
Frederick Taylor Gates' born 1853, died 1929, was a baptist minister from upstate New York who became the chief advisor to John D Rockefeller regarding philanthropy. He was largely responsible for Rockefeller's establishment of the University of Chicago, medical Research institutions, and designed the Rockefeller Foundation. John D. once said that Gates was the greatest businessman he had ever known, and placed him on the boards of several Rockefeller owned companies. There is no credible evidence that he is related to Bill Gates, of Microsoft fame. Gates shared Rockefeller's belief in the Protestant work ethic Expressed by John Wesley -- "Gain all you can, save all you can, give all you can."
The problem with Rockefeller's deal with Cornelius Vanderbilt primarily revolved around Vanderbilt's control over the transportation of oil. Rockefeller, seeking to secure a reliable and cost-effective means to transport his oil, initially relied on Vanderbilt's railroads. However, Vanderbilt increased shipping rates and threatened to cut off service to Rockefeller's competitors, creating tension and distrust. This ultimately led Rockefeller to seek alternative transportation methods, such as building his own pipelines, to gain independence from railroad monopolies.
John D. Rockefeller employed horizontal integration by acquiring and consolidating competing oil companies to eliminate competition and gain control over the oil industry. This strategy allowed him to increase production efficiency and reduce costs, ultimately leading to lower prices for consumers. By dominating the market, he established the Standard Oil Company as a powerful entity, enabling him to dictate terms within the industry and secure substantial profits. Through this method, Rockefeller effectively created a monopoly that transformed the oil industry in the United States.