How did john d. rockefeller secure his monopoly in 1882? he created a trust that controlled oil wells, refineries, and distributors. he broke up his company so it could operate in more than forty states. he purchased coal plants around the country to add to his business. he purchased iron mines around the country to add to his business.

Why was the scientific method considered to be a major contribution during the scientific revolution? a) the scientific method proved religion was wrong. b) the scientific method proved religion was correct. eliminate c) the scientific method established a systematic way to find proof using reason. d) the scientific method established a systematic way to find reason without proof.