The Men Who Built America- part 1

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Cornelius Vanderbilt was a self-made man that grew up in-

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New York City

Front

What is Cornelius Vanderbilt's nickname?

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The Commodore

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Vanderbilt had built the largest business of this type in the world.

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Shipping

Front

Vanderbilt decides to sell all of his ships and invests everything he has into this industry.

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Railroads

Front

Who tells Vanderbilt that, "Your war is about to begin"?

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A fortune teller

Front

Who eventually takes over part of Vanderbilt's business?

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His less accomplished son, William.

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Who implies that Vanderbilt is behind the times when they say that he "should be put out to pasture"?

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Rival railroad owners

Front

In response to those individuals insulting him, he gets back at them by-

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blockading the only rail bridge into New York City.

Front

In response to Vanderbilt's actions what happens to the price of the shares of stock of his competitor's businesses?

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dropped

Front

Who purchases the devalued shares of those railroad companies?

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Cornelius Vanderbilt