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also if you can, watch one the 8 episodes of “The Men Who Built America”, talks about Industry and Monopolies. I will give participation point for being able to have discussion about this in class. Also a short essay 1 page essay on one of the following will be given up to 5 points extra credit on the Final.
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-yFxZVPsY0&list=PL5KLJOKDjWUnvej3Ta5z9wGogD5R4KPZz
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef1C7c8N-Ao&list=PL5KLJOKDjWUnvej3Ta5z9wGogD5R4KPZz&index=2
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfl_oZEeMo4&list=PL5KLJOKDjWUnvej3Ta5z9wGogD5R4KPZz&index=3
Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h28XYWa8HfI&index=4&list=PL5KLJOKDjWUnvej3Ta5z9wGogD5R4KPZz
Part 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaLYi1KdVU8&list=PL5KLJOKDjWUnvej3Ta5z9wGogD5R4KPZz&index=5
Part 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76RRLY_2UYE&list=PL5KLJOKDjWUnvej3Ta5z9wGogD5R4KPZz&index=6
Part 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDMHK9Tc-js&index=7&list=PL5KLJOKDjWUnvej3Ta5z9wGogD5R4KPZz
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Part One
The first episode of “The Men Who Built America” focuses on the period which existed following the Civil War. However, the Civil War also led to the development of a new era which featured a new breed of leaders who would contribute to the development and the industrialization of the country. The episode goes on to provide information on the life of Cornelius Vanderbilt. What is featured at the beginning of the episode revolves around the early life of Cornelius where Cornelius is regarded as impoverished. Vanderbilt purchased his first boat which led him to gain success in the shipping industry.
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