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Timeline & Chronology: The Rise of Industry and Rockefeller

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet guides students through key events in the rise of American industry focusing on John D. Rockefeller. It includes timeline activities and questions to analyse the development of his business empire.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Rise of Industry
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#Rockefeller
#To understand the key events in the rise of Rockefeller and his oil industry
#To develop skills in chronological ordering and analysis of historical developments
#To compare different perspectives on Rockefeller's business practices

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Timeline & Chronology: The Rise of Industry and Rockefeller

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline of Rockefeller's Rise to Power

Source A: Early Business Activities

'In the 1860s, Rockefeller began his career in the oil industry, establishing a small refinery in Cleveland.' Provenance: Historical summary from a textbook, 2020.

Source B: Formation of Standard Oil

'By 1870, Rockefeller had formed the Standard Oil Company, which quickly became dominant in the industry.' Provenance: Business history archival document.

Source C: Monopoly and Expansion

'Throughout the 1880s, Standard Oil expanded aggressively, acquiring competitors and controlling over 90% of the oil refining in America.' Provenance: Economic history report, 1890.

1.
List the key events in Rockefeller's rise to dominance in the oil industry in chronological order.
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how the formation of Standard Oil in 1870 contributed to Rockefeller's dominance.
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the methods used by Rockefeller to expand his business in the 1880s with earlier strategies.
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the key factors that contributed to Rockefeller's success in establishing a monopoly.
[3 marks]
5.
Analyse the impact of Rockefeller's business practices on the American economy in the late 19th century.
[6 marks]
6.
Explain the criticisms faced by Rockefeller and Standard Oil during their period of dominance.
[3 marks]
7.
Compare Rockefeller's business approach with that of other industrialists of the same era.
[6 marks]

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