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

Short Answer Questions

1. Big Bill does not accompany his family to Richford when they move and does not appear in the area until 1835, posing as what?

2. Do the refiners like the plan?

3. The Sherman Antitrust legislation is introduced in Congress by Senator John Sherman of Ohio in ___________.

4. Descendants Godfrey and Lucy immigrate to sparsely settled territory around ________, New York in the 1830s.

5. He structures his schedule so he does what after meals?

Short Essay Questions

1. What activities reflect John D.'s personality and interests?

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

3. How does John deal with the turbulent economy of the later part of the nineteenth century?

4. Describe the Rockefeller homes.

5. What does Big Bill do in Moravia?

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

7. What discoveries are made regarding oil at this time? how does this affect John D.?

8. Describe Big Bill's marriage to Eliza and their living arrangements for the first part of their marriage.

9. Describe John D.'s success during the Civil War.

10. Describe the economy during the post Civil War period.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The limelight shifts from Senior to Junior.

Part 1) How does this shift occur? How do both Senior and Junior feel about this? What does this shift reveal about both men?

Part 2) How do the Rockefeller fortune and businesses affect Junior for the rest of his life? How does this compare to the affects they have on Senior?

Part 3) What stress exists in your own life? How do you deal with it? How do you handle stress differently than other family members or friends?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Rockefeller becomes the wealthiest man in the world.

Part 1) How does he build his wealth? What strategic moves does he make that you believe were the most beneficial?

Part 2) What role do antitrust laws play in this? How else does John D. and his family benefit from laws and changes in the economy?

Part 3) Could you potentially be the wealthiest person in the world? Why or why not? Would you want to be the wealthiest person? Why or why not?

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