Monday, December 5, 2022

Big Business - Rockefellar Carnegie and JP Morgan

   In what industry did John D Rockefellar make his money?


 OIL ( black gold, Texas TEA)

 Adjusting for inflation, his fortune upon his death in 1937 stood at $336 billion, accounting for more than 1.5% of the national economy, making him the richest person in history.


In what industry did Andrew Carnegie make his money?
STEEL

 Capitalized at US$1.4 billion at the time, U.S. Steel was the first billion dollar company in the world.

In what industry did J.P.Morgan make his $ ?
Finance and banking













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