How did John D. Rockefeller control over much of the oil industry?

1 Answer

Answer :

By selling oil cheaper than his competitors, forcing hiscompetitors to go out of business or to be taken over byRockefeller. He also gave kickbacks to the railroads to give hisoil shipments preferential treatment.

Related questions

Description : In what industry did John Davidson Rockefeller get rich?

Last Answer : Oil

Description : De Beers is one of the biggest name in diamond industry. Who was the founder of De Beers Consolidated Mining Company? A. John Cecil Rhodes B. Joseph D. Rockefeller C. John Krugger D. Rupert Murdoch

Last Answer : ANSWER: A

Description : In what industry did John Davidson Rockefeller get rich

Last Answer : Oil

Description : Was John D Rockefeller a villain?

Last Answer : Rockefeller was such a paradox, with a deep commitment to his Christian faith and charity yet with the driving force to achieve his business objectives. Growing up with an unreliable, ... buying competitorsConscious that overproduction could cause a glut and an unstable market he sought a balan

Description : What was the name of john d Rockefeller?

Last Answer : John D Rockefeller was the founder of the standard Oil company.The Standard Oil Company formed by John and was in partnership withhis brother William.

Description : Did John D Rockefeller die?

Last Answer : John D. Rockefeller died in his home in Ormond Beach, Florida. He passed away on may 23, 1937 at the age of 97.

Description : Looking for a restaurant suggestion around Rockefeller Center in New York?

Last Answer : ….. Rock Center Cafe ..... right on the northern edge of the Ice Rink…

Description : Do you know him?

Last Answer : I don't know him, but he's a nice cheater: x http://www.reflex.cz/clanek/lajk/44286/nejvetsi-podvodnik-vsech-dob-vydaval-se-za-rockefellera-a-zil-z -penez-od-richych-zen.html http://www.csfd.cz/film/279589-kdo-je-clark-rockefeller/

Description : Who was the president when Nelson Rockefeller was the Vice President?

Last Answer : Gerald Ford chose Nelson Rockefeller to take his place as vice-president after Ford became President.

Description : Oysters Rockefeller with Lemon

Last Answer : Oysters Rockefeller with Lemon - serves 3 1 ea Boston lettuce, washed, drie 1 cup scallion, minced 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced 3 ea garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp anise flavored liqeur ... minutes or until bread crumbs are well browned. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges and serve.

Description : When this idea was mooted, industry experts felt that the name chosen for this venture would alienate prospective customers. John Kilcullen of IDG, whose idea this was, disagreed. He felt that the ... yellow-and black colour scheme made their releases easy to pick out. What are we talking about

Last Answer : Suntory.

Description : What industry did the invientions of john deere and Cyrus McCormick impact?

Last Answer : What is the answer ?

Description : A detective who was mere days away from cracking an international oil smuggling ring has suddenly gone missing. While inspecting his last-known location, officers find a note: 710 57735 34 5508 51 7718. ... , and Todd. Can you break the detective's code and find the criminal's name? -Riddles

Last Answer : Bill is the suspect if you read upside down the numbers it says: 'Bill is boss. He sells oil.

Description : What is the oil to gas ratio for a John Deere J3816 chain saw?

Last Answer : Need answer

Description : Which muckraker targeted John Rockefeller's standard oil company?

Last Answer : Ida Tarbell

Description : You are a market analyst specializing in the oil industry and have been asked to forecast the likely price of oil in 2012.

Last Answer : world wide demand will increase as the US economy is in full rebound, EU strengthens, and China and India continue to grow. Crude will rise from its current $84 – $85 range to $120 per barrel.

Description : How to manage a project in oil and gas industry?

Last Answer : I work in the fire protection sector of the oil/gas industry as a Project Manager. My background is in Mechanical Engineering. I would say the #1 lesson I had to learn when I started was how ... project team and the customer as a priority. Good communication can solve a lot of problems. Good luck.

Description : What New England industry collapsed with the discovery of oil in Pennsylvania?

Last Answer : Whaling was once a major industry in New England. Whale oil inlamps was the main source of illumination in the dark. But, whenpetroleum oil began to be extracted pumped from the ground andrefined into kerosene for lamps, the demand for whale oilplummeted.

Description : What New England industry collapsed with the discovery of oil in Pennsylvania?

Last Answer : Whaling was once a major industry in New England. Whale oil inlamps was the main source of illumination in the dark. But, whenpetroleum oil began to be extracted pumped from the ground andrefined into kerosene for lamps, the demand for whale oilplummeted.

Description : Can I hire whomever I please as a safety supervisor in the oil and gas industry or are there minimum levels of certifications required to work such a position legally speaking?

Last Answer : I would hope there are qualified people since they are dealing with the lives of workers. I suggest you contact the agency that provides information on what the qualifications are in that business.

Description : The 'sunrise industries' imply - (1) petrochemicals and electronics industry (2) sunflower oil industry (3) computer industry (4) chemical industry

Last Answer : (1) petrochemicals and electronics industry Explanation: Sunrise Industry is a colloquial term for a sector or business that is in its infancy, but is growing at a rapid pace. A sunrise ... of venture capital funding. A sunrise industry is often characterized by a high degree of innovation.

Description : Which of the following is the most commonly used leaching solvent in vegetable oil industry? (A) Phenol (B) Hexane

Last Answer : (B) Hexane

Description : Centrifugal pump can't be used to pump (A) Molten sodium (used as a coolant in Fast Breeder Reactor) (B) Moderately viscous vegetable oil used in soap industry (C) Thick molten soap at 80°C (D) None of the above

Last Answer : (C) Thick molten soap at 80°C

Description : Massecuite is a terminology used in the __________ industry. (A) Paint (B) Oil hydrogenation (C) Soap (D) Sugar

Last Answer : (D) Sugar

Description : Glycerine is a by-product of the __________ industry. (A) Soap (B) Detergent (C) Oil hydrogenation (D) Paint

Last Answer : (A) Soap

Description : The Guide to the Oil Industry

Last Answer : The oil industry is a very large network of inter-related businesses that are reliant on oil and oil-based products. Oil is a liquid mineral extracted from the ground. When ... energy consumed worldwide, either domestically inside houses or industrially for operation of many businesses worldwide.

Description : This black engineer was granted a patent in 1872 for the first automatic oil lubricator. The lubricating cup regulated the flow of oil onto moving parts of machines, revolutionizing the machine industry. ... well-known inventor: w) Elijah McCoy x) Lewis Latimer y) Leonard McFall z) Branville Woods

Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- ELIJAH McCOY

Description : The ‘sunrise industries’ imply (1) petrochemicals and electronics industry (2) sunflower oil industry (3) computer industry (4) chemical industry

Last Answer :  petrochemicals and electronics industry