This unit explores the life and career of John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil, and his impact on the oil industry and American business. Students will learn about Rockefeller's ruthless business practices, his control over the oil industry, and his legacy as a 'robber baron'. Üben mit sofortiger Rückmeldung, kostenlos und ohne Anmeldung.

Weitere Themen

• Andrew Carnegie and the Steel Industry
• Henry Ford and the Automobile Revolution
• Causes of the Great Depression
• Government Response to the Great Depression
• Business Failures and Successes during the Great Depression
• The Marshall Plan and European Recovery
• The Rise of Suburbs and Consumerism
• The Cold War and its Impact on Business