John D. Rockefeller was an extremely wealthy man. He took control of the oil industry at this time in American history. Although you were not allowed to have a monopoly, Rockefeller basically did by driving out the competition through secret deals … Continue reading
During the Gilded Age, one man was known for his enormous wealth, it was John D. Rockefeller. He began working as a clerk for a Cleveland merchant and grew to dominate the oil industry. He drove rivals out of … Continue reading
As the economy grew in the United States, many businessmen took their advantage to create their own empire. Andrew Carnegie was the king of the steel industry. Along with Carnegie, there was John D. Rockefeller who controlled the oil company. … Continue reading
The midst of the Industrial Age gave rise to merciless competition in the business industry. To avoid losing the fight, it was an ongoing continuous battle to the top. Many small firms were devoured by the corporate giants who had … Continue reading