Understanding Rockefeller and the Rise of Industry

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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Understanding Rockefeller and the Rise of Industry

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Concepts

Source A: Biography of Rockefeller

'John D. Rockefeller was an American industrialist and philanthropist who revolutionized the oil industry. He founded the Standard Oil Company, which became the world's first great business trust. Rockefeller used strategies such as horizontal integration and rebates to dominate the market.'

Provenance: Excerpt from a history textbook, published 2015.

1.
Define the term 'monopoly' and explain its relevance to Rockefeller's Standard Oil company. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the strategies of horizontal integration and rebates used by Rockefeller. How did these methods help him? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain the impact of Rockefeller's business practices on small oil producers. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
4.
Outline the significance of Rockefeller's role in the growth of American industry. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Write a brief explanation of why some people criticized Rockefeller's business methods. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Analyse the effects of Rockefeller's monopolistic practices on the US economy. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Compare the perspectives of supporters and critics of Rockefeller’s business practices. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Outline the legacy of Rockefeller in American industry and philanthropy. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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