The Men Who Built America

Season 1

4 episodes · Oct 16, 2012

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  • A New War Begins
    S1E1

    A New War Begins

    Oct 16, 2012120m

    As 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.

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  • Bloody Battles
    S1E2

    Bloody Battles

    Oct 23, 2012120m

    As 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.

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  • Changing the Game
    S1E3

    Changing the Game

    Oct 30, 2012120m

    The 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.

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  • When One Ends, Another Begins
    S1E4

    When One Ends, Another Begins

    Nov 11, 2012120m

    Railroads, 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.

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