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Cornelius Vanderbilt
An American business tycoon who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. a self-made multi-millionaire who became one of the wealthiest men. -
Andrew Carnegie
He led the enormous expansion of the American steel industry, and became one of the most important philanthropists of his era. -
J.P. Morgan
An American financier and banker He co-founded the banking firm that became J.P. Morgan & Co., and he established himself as a power player in the country's railroad industry. -
John D. Rockefeller
Founded the Standard Oil Company becoming one of the world's wealthiest men and a major philanthropist. The Standard Oil Company became the first major U.S. trust and had a monopoly over the other oil businesses.Rockefeller was accused of high pricing and colluding with railroads to eliminate his competitors to gain a monopoly in the industry.
