
Vanderbilt's Career and Achievements
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History, Business
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9th - 12th Grade
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Amelia Wright
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the key factors that influenced Vanderbilt's career from an early age?
His interest in agriculture
His proximity to New York City
His education in Europe
His family's wealth
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was transportation considered the most important business in the 19th century?
It was the only industry with government support
It was the most profitable industry
It was the first industry to industrialize
It presented the most opportunities for growth
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Vanderbilt demonstrate his business acumen in the transportation industry?
By planning every move in advance
By focusing solely on railroads
By seizing unexpected opportunities
By avoiding risks
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What technological advancement did Vanderbilt master that revolutionized transportation?
The electric engine
The steam engine
The diesel engine
The internal combustion engine
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what year did Vanderbilt take over his first railroad?
1857
1847
1837
1867
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significance of Grand Central Depot in Vanderbilt's railroad empire?
It was the largest railroad station in the Western Hemisphere
It was the first railroad station in the world
It was the smallest station in New York
It was the first station to use electric trains
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the New York Times initially describe Grand Central?
As neither grand nor central
As a revolutionary design
As a financial failure
As the most efficient station
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