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Standard Oil gained control of the oil industry primarily through a strategy of horizontal integration, acquiring competing oil companies to eliminate competition and create a monopoly. By purchasing rivals, Standard Oil was able to consolidate resources, streamline operations, and achieve economies of scale, which allowed it to lower prices and dominate the market. This aggressive expansion not only increased Standard Oil's market share but also gave it significant influence over oil prices and production standards, solidifying its position as the leading oil company in the United States.
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Standard Oil became large mostly by employing aggressive business practices, such as undercutting competitors' prices to gain market share and establishing a vast network of refineries and distribution channels. It also utilized vertical integration, controlling every aspect of oil production, from extraction to distribution. Additionally, strategic alliances and mergers with smaller companies helped consolidate its dominance in the oil industry. This combination of tactics allowed Standard Oil to significantly reduce costs and increase its market power.
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The company that famously merged approximately forty other companies to form a monopoly is Standard Oil, founded by John D. Rockefeller in the late 19th century. Through aggressive acquisition and consolidation, Standard Oil gained control over a significant portion of the oil industry in the United States. This monopolistic behavior led to significant legal challenges, culminating in the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in 1911 to break up Standard Oil into several independent companies.
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In 1911 the U.S. Supreme Court ordered that Standard Oil be dissolved. The trust was divided into 33 independent companies.
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Standard Oil Company was ordered dissolved and broken up into 34 separate companies by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1911. Two of those companies eventually became Exxon and Mobil, Standard Oil Company of New Jersey and Standard Oil Company of New York. More information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_Oil
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