The following is a FlipChart centered on John D. Rockefeller and his oil monopoly. It can be used in 11th grade U.S. History class.
Standard:
SSUSH11-c
John D. Rockefeller and the Standard Oil Company and the rise of trust and monopolies.
The lesson gives an overview of Rockefeller’s wealth and provides information on him as a Good Samaritan verses a Robber Barron. In addition, it mentions his role in monopolies. Students will answer some questions and ultimately decide if they believe Rockefeller was a Good Samaritan or a Robber Barron.
Standard:
SSUSH11-c
John D. Rockefeller and the Standard Oil Company and the rise of trust and monopolies.
The lesson gives an overview of Rockefeller’s wealth and provides information on him as a Good Samaritan verses a Robber Barron. In addition, it mentions his role in monopolies. Students will answer some questions and ultimately decide if they believe Rockefeller was a Good Samaritan or a Robber Barron.
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File Size: | 1546 kb |
File Type: | flipchart |