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Rockefeller believed that, "Competition is a sin." Yet he was also a philanthropist. Competition is good for a capitalistic society like the US.

Competitors lower prices which draws the consumer to them. This doesn't sound

like something a philanthropist, someone who loves all people and wants to help

them, would say.

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Why was john d Rockefeller important to American history did he make a difference?

John D. Rockefeller was crucial to American history as the founder of Standard Oil and a pioneer in the oil industry, which played a vital role in the country's economic development. His business practices, including the use of monopolies and vertical integration, significantly shaped the modern corporate landscape. Rockefeller's wealth and influence also led to substantial philanthropic efforts, impacting education and public health. Thus, he made a lasting difference in both the economy and society.


How many trillionaires live in the us?

No one in the world has yet had a net worth of $1 trillion. However John D. Rockefeller can be considered the closest to becoming a trillionaire if his fortune from the time of his death in 1937 is inflated to current times which would make his fortune abour $660 billion


What was 3 important events in Henry ford's life?

the first I can think would be when he was able to make the combustion engine run and substitute horse carts and wagons with the ford model t in 1908. The other event was the bad move to move the ford company to Brazil in order to make the rubber tires so no one can have a monopoly on a certain part of his cars. the other event would eventually be when that second event failed and all that industry built in Brazil was abandoned.


Why did David Thomson settle Portsmouth?

because he wanted to make a fishing colony/industry.


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John Brown's plan was to make all slaves rebel against slavery.

Related Questions

How did Rockefeller make money?

Rockefeller dominated the oil industry at his time. He bought as much oil refineries as he could.(Monopoly)


What did john d Rockefeller make?

he was the captain of the oil industry, if thats what you mean


What contributions did John D Rockefeller make to society?

John D. Rockefeller, as one of the wealthiest individuals in American history, made significant contributions through his philanthropic efforts. He founded the Rockefeller Foundation, which focused on promoting public health, education, and scientific research globally. Rockefeller also played a major role in shaping the American oil industry and its infrastructure.


How did john d Rockefeller make fortune?

John Davison Rockefeller I (July 8, 1839 - May 23, 1937) was an American oil magnate. Rockefeller revolutionized the petroleum industry and defined the structure of modern philanthropy. In 1870, he founded the Standard Oil Company and aggressively ran it until he officially retired in 1897.


Who organized the standard oil trust in 1879?

oil companies has been around for at least one hundred years before John Rockefeller established the Standard Oil Trust Company. Just like any new business founded, Rockefeller thought it was a new investement with the steel company becoming one of the dominant industry in the world, due to railroads, train, and new ships being created. They required oil to function. John Rockefeller, established the Trust, a type of monopoly (illegal today in the US) with the idea to make more money. Much more than what he realized. to answer your question in a shorter way, rich people looking for ways to get richer.


How did the use of a trust help John Rockefeller make money?

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How did Rockefeller make His fortune?

John D. Rockefeller made his fortune in oil. He was the founder of Standard Oil Company and was also a philanthropist.


How much money did John D Rockefeller make a year?

1 billion


Did John D Rockefeller make his fortune from steel?

No, he made a fortune from oil.


How did John D Rockefeller make his fortune?

John D. Rockefeller made his fortune from oil. He founded the company Standard Oil in 1870. Standard Oil became defunct in 1911.


How did John D Rockefeller make himself a millionaire?

John D. Rockefeller made himself a millionaire from all his achievements and businesses. His major achievement was the Standard Oil Company, which is what he is mainly remembered for.


What did john d Rockefeller do to make standard oil grow?

lowered the prie of oil