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Q: What were Andrew carnegie cornelius vanderbilt and john d Rockefeller involved in?
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What businesses was Cornelius Vanderbilt involved in?

Cornelius Vanderbilt was a self-made business man specializing in the Railroad Industry.


What industries Was Rockefeller involved in?

Oil.


What industry was jd Rockefeller involved in?

Oil.


Which of these men was not involved in railroads?

John D. Rockefeller ~


Why was cornelius vanderbilt important?

Cornelius Vanderbilt was one of the richest Americans in history and built two transportation empires in shipping and railroads. He donated a warship, the Vanderbilt, to Abraham Lincoln and helped bring success for the Union navy. He gave the initial donation to start Vanderbilt University and built NYC's famous Grand Central Terminal.


When was John D Rockefeller involved in the Industrial Revolution?

It was around 1860s....:)


How was William cornelius van horne involved in the Canadian pacific railway?

Sir William Cornelius Van Horne first became involved with the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1882 when he was appointed to the position of General Manager. He was involved until 1899 when he retired (as President).


Why is Gloria Vanderbilt becoming involved in the travel industry?

Gloria Vanderbilt has always been interested in the travel industry as she is a world-traveler. She wants to create an elite sophisticated way for people to travel.


How was john d Rockefeller and the standard oil company involved in monopoles?

because the standard oil company was really famous and made large profits


Did John D. Rockefeller vote for Abraham Lincoln in 1860?

John D. Rockefeller was 21 years old when he cast his first vote in a US presidential election. It was the 1860 election and he voted for Lincoln. At that age he already involved in a prosperous commodities firm in Cleveland, Ohio. By the end of 1862 his profits were upwards of $17,000. This was a remarkable amount of money for 1862.


What did people not like about Jane Addams?

Big businessmen- such as Carnegie of US Steel- did not like her pacifist leanings as they were heavily involved in defense contracts- armor plate for battleships, for example- in l894 or so special plate-rolling mills were evolved for the Then Carnegie Steel Company- later ( after l90l)- United States Steel! There may have been other angles of attack.


How did Andrew Carnegie become the leading producer of steel?

Andrew Carnegie had a steel vertical monopoly by obtaining control over every level involved in steel production, from raw materials, transportation and manufacturing to distribution and finance.