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U.s. History: The New Tycoons: John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller was a poster boy for big business in the late 19th century. Read about how he made his vast fortune, ans see how he ran his company.
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Digital History
Digital History: Rockefeller's Millions [Pdf]
With the discovery of oil in Pennsylvania in the mid 1800s brought a boom to the economy. Read about the beginning of the oil industry, and particularly, John D. Rockefeller's role in it. See how his control of many parts of the...
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Rockefeller University: Human Population Dynamics
Mathematically attempts to model human population growth in order to discuss whether the population will skyrocket or level off long before it doubles.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Industrialization 1870 1900: From Invention to Industrial Growth
This section of the textbook describes how new inventions spurred industrial growth in the 19th century and discusses the business methods and models of Andrew Carnegie, John Rockefeller, and J. P. Morgan.
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John D. Rockefeller
Excerpt from Ida Tarbell's magazine expose of Standard Oil's manipulation of the American oil industry contrasted with excerpts from John D. Rockefeller's autobiography in which he defends the practices of his company.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Cleveland Massacre
The details surrounding the so-called "Cleveland Massacre," in which John D. Rockefeller bought up competitors' oil refineries, are set out here.
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A View on Cities: New York: Rockefeller Center
View from Rockefeller Center towards Lower Manhattan (New York)
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: John D. Rockefeller Estate
Estate of the oil tycoons, the Rockefeller family; also known as Kykuit.
Maps of Mexico
Virtual Picture Travel Map of New York
Click on New York and take a virtual tour of Manhattan. Visit places of interest such as Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, Times Square, Rockefeller Center and the Central Park Zoo. Uses popups.
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Irc History: The Ludlow Massacre
A good explanation of the Ludlow Massacre in the coalfields of Colorado and what led up to it. In addition, there is an interesting description of how this violent reaction to a strike by miners affected John D. Rockefeller, Jr., one of...
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1972 Rockefeller Commission Report on U. S. Population
This is a report written in 1972 about the U.S. population that expresses the goals for each group of the U.S. population.
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1896, A Website for Political Cartoons traces the movement against trusts and monopolies, including excerpts from newspaper articles and speeches as well as links to political cartoons about trusts.
Digital History
Digital History: Empire 'S Challenge to Standard [Pdf]
In the era of big business and business tycoons in the late 19th century, John D. Rockefeller held a very high position. Read about how he thwarted an attempt by two railroad owners to keep Rockefeller from controlling all the oil...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Power: Taming the Octopus: Standard Oil
Excerpt from Ida Tarbell's magazine expose of Standard Oil's manipulation of the American oil industry contrasted with excerpts from John D. Rockefeller's autobiography in which he defends the practices of his company.
Digital History
Digital History: Robber Baron or Industrial Statesman [Pdf]
John D. Rockefeller was a controversial figure in the business world of the 19th century. Read about his actions to consolidate his control of the oil refining business in all its aspects. Find arguments claiming that he was an...
Digital History
Digital History: Standard Oil on Trial [Pdf]
The anti-trust case against Standard Oil, based on the Sherman Antitrust Act, pitted the federal government against the largest corporation in the United States. Read the trial preparation information including the arguments of the...
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Rockefeller University: The Environment Since 1970
High level discussion of environmental change in a twenty year period. Look for CFC's as you scroll down to the heading "Indicators of the environment."
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Rockefeller University : Temperate Forests
An article published in "Science" magazine, the page discusses how forests were being destroyed by people and how they are gaining back ground. Find out the reasons!
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U.s. History Scene: The Second Industrial Revolution, 1870 1914
Between 1820 and 1860, the visual map of the United States was transformed by unprecedented urbanization and rapid territorial expansion, facilitated by the railroad system. These changes mutually fueled the Second Industrial Revolution...
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Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D Wv)
This article from NPR explores the faulty information and the possibility the case for war was based on invalid information. As part of President Bush's case for war with Iraq, he cited sources indicating that Iraq was attempting to...
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John D. Rockefeller: The 1890 Sherman Antitrust Act
Provides a short article on the 1890 Sherman Antitrust Act.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Gilded Age (1877 1900)
As Reconstruction came to an end in the United States the country began to evolve into an industrial nation through the perseverance and ingenuity of masterminds like Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller. Through a collection of...
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