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Vanderbilt Cornelius
Cornelius Vanderbilt was an American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. After working with his father's business, Vanderbilt worked his way into leadership positions in the inland water trade and invested in the rapidly growing railroad industry -
Andrew Carnegie
bought iron ore fields, coal mines and ships to have complete control over the production of steel. He kept wages low and spent millions on philanthropy -
J.P Morgan
John P Morgan Sr. was an American financier and banker who dominated corporate finance on Wall Street throughout the Gilded Age. -
John D Rockefeller
Made his fortune refining oil. He obtained secret, beneficial rates from train companies, giving him a competitive advantage
