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Causes and Consequences of Rockefeller's Rise in American Industry

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes that led to John D. Rockefeller's rise in the American oil industry and the consequences it had on society and business practices.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Rise of Industry
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Rockefeller
#Explain the factors that contributed to Rockefeller's success.
#Compare the methods used by Rockefeller with other industrialists.
#Analyse the impact of Rockefeller's business practices on American industry.

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Causes and Consequences of Rockefeller's Rise in American Industry

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Rockefeller's Rise

John D. Rockefeller was a key figure in the rise of American industry during the late 19th century. His success was built on innovative business practices and strategic decisions.

Source A: Excerpt from a business history book 'Rockefeller's ability to organize and control the oil industry was unprecedented. His use of trusts and monopolistic tactics reshaped American business.'

1.
Outline the main factors that contributed to Rockefeller's rise in the oil industry. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare Rockefeller's business strategies with those of other industrialists of his time. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of Rockefeller's Business Success

Source B: A journal article from the late 1800s 'Rockefeller's success was rooted in his relentless pursuit of efficiency, his ability to buy out competitors, and his strategic use of rebates from railroads.'

1.
Explain how Rockefeller's business strategies helped him dominate the oil industry. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the impact of Rockefeller's business practices on the wider American industry. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Consequences of Rockefeller's Rise

Source C: A government report from the early 1900s 'The dominance of Rockefeller's oil trust raised concerns about fair competition and the concentration of economic power.'

1.
Explain the main consequences of Rockefeller's business empire on American society. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the public's perception of Rockefeller with that of other industrialists. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Summary and Reflection

Reflect on how Rockefeller's rise changed the landscape of American industry and society. Consider both positive and negative impacts.

1.
Write a brief paragraph summarizing the main impacts of Rockefeller's rise on America. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse whether Rockefeller's business success was primarily beneficial or harmful to American society. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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