Men Who Built America Episode 1

What is the nickname that Vanderbilt received due to his business dealings in the shipping industry?

• Captain Vanderbilt
• Commodore Vanderbilt
• Admiral Vanderbilt

What industry did Vanderbilt invest in after moving on from the shipping industry?

• Steamships
• Canals
• Aqueducts
• Railroads

What event caused Vanderbilt a great deal of pain both personally and professionally?

• Death of his Oldest Son
• Death of his business partner
• Death of his Wife
• Death of his Father

 Vanderbilt's company made it easier for people/goods to travel throughout the country?

• True
• False

Who did Vanderbilt team with to form a powerful business alliance?

• Rockefeller
• Carnegie
• Morgan

What did Rockefeller's father do for a living?

• He was a circus actor
• He was wild-game hunter
• He was a traveling storyteller
• He was a scam artist

Refined Oil is also known as which of the following

• gasoline
• kerosene
• valvoline

What is the name of Rockefeller's wealthy oil business?

• Standard Oil Inc.
• Standard Oil Company
• Standardized Oil Associates
• Standard Oil