The Rise of Industry: Rockefeller's Impact
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring the significance of John D. Rockefeller and the factors that contributed to his rise as an industrial leader in America.
Topics covered:
#History
#History
#Rise of Industry
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Rockefeller
#Identify key factors that contributed to Rockefeller's success
#Explain the significance of Rockefeller's business strategies
#Compare the importance of different factors in his rise
#Analyze the impact of social, economic, political, and religious factors
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The Rise of Industry: Rockefeller's Impact
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Factors Contributing to Rockefeller's Rise
Source A: Excerpt from a Business Historian 'Rockefeller's success was driven by a combination of innovative business practices, strategic alliances, and the socio-economic environment of the time. His use of vertical integration and ruthless competition allowed him to dominate the oil industry.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis, published in 2015.
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Categorize the factors mentioned in Source A as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Compare the significance of economic factors versus social factors in Rockefeller's rise. (6 marks)
[6 marks]3.
Outline how political factors helped or hindered Rockefeller's rise. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Analyse the role of religious beliefs in Rockefeller's business approach. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Rank the four factors (economic, social, political, religious) in order of importance for Rockefeller’s success. Justify your ranking with evidence. (8 marks)
[8 marks]6.
Explain how Rockefeller's business strategies contributed to his dominance in the oil industry. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Compare the impact of social and economic factors on the growth of Rockefeller's business. (6 marks)
[6 marks]8.
Outline the main reasons why Rockefeller is considered a significant figure in American industrial history. (4 marks)
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