Discussion Board

Students will read the attached document.
After reading the document students will respond to the discussion prompts below. Your response must be in Paragraph format. I will deduct points if you respond by numbering your answers. You must answer all parts of the prompt.

DISCUSSION PROMPT

1. Describe the deal the South Improvement Company made with the railroads and the advantages offered Standard Oil as well as the railroads.

2. Was this deal as simply a shrewd business practice, or did it border on taking property by using threats based on an unfair advantage?

3. What will happen to the world economy if all businesses would be allowed to use tactics similar to those used by Rockefeller?

*Must be a minimum of 200 words*