Season 1
4 episodes · Oct 16, 2012
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S1E1A New War Begins
Oct 16, 2012120mAs the nation attempts to rebuild following the destruction of the Civil War, Cornelius Vanderbilt is the first to see the need for unity to regain America’s stature in the world. He sells his shipping empire to invest everything in the railroads, knowing they’re the best chance for uniting East and West as never before.
S1E2Bloody Battles
Oct 23, 2012120mAs it recovers from the Civil War, America undertakes the largest building phase of the country's history. While much of the growth is driven by railroads and oil, it's built using steel.
S1E3Changing the Game
Oct 30, 2012120mThe steel and oil have forever changed the face of America, but they are just the beginning. JP Morgan arrives on the scene and expedites growth through finance.
S1E4When One Ends, Another Begins
Nov 11, 2012120mRailroads, oil, steel and electricity have all been harnessed in less than 50 years, but the face of America is changing and will never be the same.