Standard Oil

Standard Oil was a company founded in 1870 by John. D. Rockefeller, and Henry Flagler. It owned many oil and gas companies, and was the world's largest oil refiner. It was split in May 15, 1911 after the USA Supreme court ordered it to be broken up as it was an illegal monopoly.

Split Up
In the early 20th century, Standard Oil was split up into many companies after breaching Antitrust Laws. It split up into BP, Exxon Mobil, and many others.

Successor Companies

 * Standard Oil of New Jersey
 * Standard Oil of New York
 * Standard Oil of California
 * Standard Oil of Indiana - Renamed Amoco (Later Acquired by BP)
 * Continental Oil Company
 * Standard Oil of Kentucky
 * The Standard Oil Company (Ohio)
 * The Ohio Oil Co.
 * Standard Oil of Brazil - Owned by Exxon
 * Standard Oil of Iowa - Acquired by Amoco
 * Standard Oil of Minnesota - Acquired by Amoco
 * Standard Oil of Illinois - Acquired by Amoco
 * Standard Oil of Kansas - Acquired by Amoco
 * Standard Oil of Missouri - Dissolved
 * Standard Oil of Louisiana - Owned by Exxon
 * Chesebrough Manufacturing - Acquired by Unilever