Rockefeller's life
What business did he create
What is standard oil?
define: oil
a thick, liquid substance, hat remains under piles of rock
how much money did he donate to charity?
500 million
when was the business created?
1870
define: entrepreneur
someone who created who creates there own business
when did the political reform take place?
how much is his business?
250 million
define: philanthropist
a person who give back there wealth to special communities
what foundation did he advertise?
what is scientific advancement
How did Rockefeller become a philanthropist?
He donated to special medical hospitals and education
Define: business-oriented
a business passed down by the roots of his family
what things did Rockefeller donate to?
what is medical research education and medicine
how do you think Rockefeller overcome adversity in his business?
cost-cutting, driving out competitors, and adapting to the market.
Define: progressive era
A period of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States that took place from the 1890s to the 1920s.
how was John Rockefeller effective in the progressive era?
guiding force for standard oil