Question

The cleveland massacre was

Answer 1

Answer: The Cleveland Massacre refers to a three month period in 1872 when Standard Oil Company acquired virtually all its competing oil refineries in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Answer 2

The Cleveland Massacre occurred during February - April of 1872. Standard Oil Company purchased all other competing oil refineries Cleveland, Ohio in order to eliminate competition. They ended up acquiring 22 out of 26 competing refineries at a discount rate, thus nearly monopolizing the oil industry in favor of Standard Oil.