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Rockefeller's birth
John Rockefeller was born July 8, 1839 is New York into a poor family -
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Rockefeller's first job
His first job was when he was 17 was as a clerk in a library in Cleveland, Ohio -
The Oil Business
In 1863, he first started his oil ventures. He purchased a small oil refinery in Cleveland, Ohio. -
Rockefeller annexes competitors
Rockefeller purchases most refineries in Cleveland, making his company the biggest in Cleveland -
First trust in America
Standard Oil creates a trust of rich, elite, business men at the top with Rockefeller as the main shareholder. -
Sherman Antitrust Act
U.S. Congress passes the Sherman Antitrust Act, in attempt to stop Standard Oil and other monopolies. -
Dissolving
Standard Oil is found guilty of being a monopoly, and is forced to dissolved to over 30 different companies. -
Rockefeller's death
Rockefeller dies at age 97 in Ormand Beach, Florida