How Did Rockefeller Become Successful

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Rockefeller's goal was to make money through an oil monopoly. Rockefeller also made his money through monopoly, by making his money in a dirty business matter through the following reasons; by price-cutting, rebates and drawbacks, which made a lot independent oil companies furious, outraged and stunned by Rockefeller's move. In my own opinion, I think what Rockefeller did was wrong and dirty, but I think by playing the rough way it's the best way to be successful. First, Rockefeller made his money by price-cutting, rebates and drawbacks. What Rockefeller did was drive toward an oil monopoly, therefore causing him to play dirty. For example, railroads would raise their rates, but agreed to pay rebates to Rockefeller at the same time. Next,

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