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The Cleveland Massacre was
a takeover by Standard Oil of the refineries in Cleveland.
a labor dispute at Standard Oil in Cleveland that turned violent.
an attempt to stop Standard Oil from becoming a monopoly.
a failed attempt by Standard Oil to take over other refineries.

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A takeover by Standard Oil of the refineries in Cleveland.

(“Cleveland Massacre” refers to 1872–73 when Rockefeller and Standard Oil bought out many independent Cleveland refineries, consolidating control.)