Question

Q: Which of the following correctly lists the entrepreneur with his industry?

Select one:
O a. John D. Rockefeller, Standard Oil Company
O b. Andrew Carnegie; Sears and Roebuck
O c. J. P. Morgan; Standard Oil
d. Cornelius Vanderbilt; US Steel

Answer 1

I believe the answer is A) John D. Rockefeller, Standard Oil Company

Step-by-step explanation:

John D. Rockefeller Sr. - Standard Oil Co.; "sell or parish" tactics; father was snake oil salesman; Made deals with railroad companies to lower shipping costs for his Standard Oil Co.; Standard Oil Co. monopoly controlled almost 90% of U.S. oil.; gave away much of this money later in life for education, religion, and health care; was richest man in the world for period of time.