How Rockefeller Took Over The Entire World's Oil Supply In 10 Years

I explore how John D. Rockefeller built the most powerful monopoly in history and why the government's attempt to dismantle his empire actually made him wealthier. CHAPTERS 0:00 - The Richest Person Ever 3:27 - A System Problem 7:10 - The Railroad Secret 10:30 - The Cleveland Massacre 13:10 - Infrastructure Monopoly 16:49 - The Trust Is Born 20:32 - Ida Tarbell Strikes 24:06 - The Unexpected Breakup 27:48 - Legacy of the Press 31:32 - The Organizer Wins