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EPISODE · Mar 8, 2026 · 14 MIN

05 Breaking Standard Oil Made Rockefeller Richer

from Crude Ambition: This is the story of power · host By Seven Media

This episode explores the dramatic transformation of the oil industry in the early 20th century, focusing on the fall of Standard Oil and the rise of new competitors. It highlights key figures such as John D. Rockefeller, John D. Archbold, and Ida Tarbell, and discusses the impact of Theodore Roosevelt's antitrust actions. The narrative reveals how the breakup of Standard Oil led to unexpected innovations in the oil industry and set the stage for geopolitical shifts leading to World War I.

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