The Men Who Built America: Episode 1
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Social Studies
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10th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Soon after acquiring his first ferry, what reputation did Vanderbilt earn?
Back
Cutthroat – win at any cost
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In 1866, Vanderbilt was especially struggling. What recent loss affected him so deeply?
Back
The death of his favored son, George.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Vanderbilt's rivals stopped believing he was a strong business adversary. What did Vanderbilt do to convince them he was still powerful? Options: Closed the Albany bridge, cutting off New York; He built more bridges; He built more railroad tracks; He sold all his shares in the Rail Road business
Back
Closed the Albany bridge, cutting off New York
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
John D. Rockefeller was en route to a meeting with Vanderbilt. What happened on the trip there?
Back
He missed the train and it crashed
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