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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: The Rockefellers: John D. Rockefeller, Senior

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A lengthy biography of John D. Rockefeller, Sr., who created Standard Oil, and developed the idea of horizontal integration of business. In addition, it discusses his philanthropy and the good he did with his fortune. From the PBS...
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Other

The Online Investor: Mergers & Acquisitions

For Students 9th - 10th
A day by day summary of all of the acquisitions and mergers of publically traded companies in the American business world.
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Digital History

Digital History: John D. Rockefeller in Cleveland [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
John D. Rockefeller was a determined (some would say ruthless) businessman, who managed to gain control of all the oil refineries in Cleveland by 1872. Read about how he expanded his business while putting others out of business. [pdf]