View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rockefeller now controls ________ percent of the U.S. oil that is refined.

2. In 1853, Bill moves the family to ______________ and leaves them at the home of his sister and brother-in-law.

3. The Rockefellers live in Moravia on ninety acres on one of the Finger Lakes, _________________.

4. John D. paces himself for what reason?

5. As what is Bill known?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Big Bill do in Moravia?

2. Describe the relationship between John D. Rockefeller and John D. Archbold.

3. What are the results of new oil discoveries in Pennsylvania?

4. What does John D. do to keep his father's bigamist lifestyle a secret?

5. What takes place during the depression of 1873?

6. Describe the Rockefeller homes.

7. How does John D. end up with control with the largest oil refinery in Cleveland?

8. Describe the formation and beginning of Standard Oil. What problems arise?

9. Who does John D. buy out in 1871? Describe this buy-out and John's motivations at this time.

10. What ends John D.'s plans of attending college? What does he do instead?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

John D. and Maurice B. Clark open their own business in 1855.

Part 1) Describe this business. Why is this business venture important? What does it reveal about John D.?

Part 2) How is this used as foreshadowing? What are two other successful business ventures? Describe these ventures.

Part 3) Why was John D. so successful? Could this be seen in him as a young man? What can you learn from John D.?

Essay Topic 2

John D. Rockefeller's father was often a vagabond.

Part 1) Describe William Avery Rockefeller. How does his behavior affect his family? What lessons does John D. learn from his father?

Part 2) What might Bill think about his actions and his relationship with his family? Use the text to support your response.

Part 3) Are you surprised at John D.'s success as a businessman and father, considering his upbringing? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

By the mid-1890s, public sentiment is to curtail the trusts.

Part 1) What are trusts? Why were they formed? How do they affect the economy?

Part 2) Why does the public want trusts curtailed? Is this a good idea? Why or why not?

Part 3) How does this public sentiment affect John D. and his family? Is this the result that those against trusts wanted? Why or why not?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,223 words (approx. 5 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample