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In the early 1900s John D. Rockefeller bought out other companies or drove them out of business. What was Rockefeller's motive?
To decrease competition
What revolutionary business concepts did Rockefeller help pioneer?
standard oil company
What industrial was the business people responsible for creating Rockefeller?
Standard Oil Company
How many companies has john d Rockefeller owned?
John D. Rockefeller founded the Standard Oil Company in 1870. He retired in 1897 and his son, John D. Rockefeller Jr, took over the company for his father. They worked to further their business endeavors through Standard Oil alone (though Junior piloted many endeavors with the Chase's).
Who investigated and reported John D Rockefeller and corrupt business practices at Standard Oil?
Ida Tarbell reported on the corrupt business practices at Standard Oil.
Why did Rockefeller fear electricity?
Rockefeller did not fear electricity. In fact, he recognized the potential of electricity and invested in companies that generated and distributed it. His Standard Oil Company used electricity in its operations, including for lighting and power.
How did John D Rockefeller run his business?
John D Rockefeller is primarily known for running the Standard Oil company. He grew the business through horizontal integration, where Standard Oil eventually controlled nearly all of oil refining and marketing in the country.
Why is John D Rockefeller important?
John D. Rockefeller is important because by the early 1880s standard oil controlled about 90% of an oil business , which he discovered. Rockefeller saw a great opportunity to start this business. In Cleveland, Ohio, he built his 1st oil refinery.
Who was known for starting standard oil and the monopoly of the oil business in the 1800's?
John D. Rockefeller
Who investigated and Reported John Rockefeller's corrupt business practices at Standard Oil?
Ida M. Tarbell
Who investigated and reported John D. Rockefeller's corrupt business practices at Standard Oil?
Ida M. Tarbell
What was the Rockefeller Center built for?
The Rockefeller Center was originally built as an opera house. Its function nowadays is as a tourist attraction and a business building for companies such as GE and Bank of America.
