
One Man Owned the Oil — Rockefeller and Standard Oil (1870)
In 1870, John D. Rockefeller founded Standard Oil. Twenty years later, he controlled 91% of America's oil. One man held an entire nation's economy in his hands.
Apr 25, 20261posts

In 1870, John D. Rockefeller founded Standard Oil. Twenty years later, he controlled 91% of America's oil. One man held an entire nation's economy in his hands.
Apr 25, 2026