How did the Cleveland massacre impact standard oil in 1872

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How did the Cleveland massacre impact standard oil in 1872

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Clara Santana · Answer 1

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. During a six week span in February and March of 1872 Standard Oil acquired 22 of 26 rival refineries at highly discounted rates.

Denise Hanson · Answer 2

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. During a six week span in February and March of 1872 Standard Oil acquired 22 of 26 rival refineries at highly discounted rates.