To make money.
The Credit Mobilier scandal involved the Credit Mobilier Company and the Union Pacific Railroad. Both were chartered in 1864. In 1868, Congressman Oakes Ames distributed shares of Credit Mobilier stock, as well as made cash bribes to other congressmen. The Sun, a New York newspaper, broke the story of the scandal during the 1872 presidential campaign of Ulysses Grant.
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Credit Mobilier was a major financial scandal in the United States during the 19th century, primarily involving the Union Pacific Railroad and a construction company called Credit Mobilier of America. Key figures included Thomas C. Durant, a Union Pacific executive, and several prominent politicians, including members of Congress who were implicated in accepting bribes to protect the interests of Credit Mobilier. The scandal highlighted issues of corruption and the influence of money in politics during the Gilded Age.
he build up the Union Pacific bridge
People involved: Union Pacific Railroad in 1864, vice president Shuyler Colfax, and congressman James Garfield involved in Credit Mobilier. Purpose: obtain powerful political positions for its shareholders
The union pacific railroad was involved and the plan was to pay a huge sum for work and secure the bonds loaned by the US government.
To make money.
To make money.
Union Pacific Railroad in 1864, vice president Shuyler Colfax, and congressman James Garfield involved in Credit Mobilier.
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U. S. was president when the Credit Mobilier scandal broke and some of his friends were involved.
The Whiskey Ring and the Credit Mobilier scandal was only under the President Ulysses S. Grant.
Construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad.
The Credit Mobilier scandal which occurred in 1872 involved arguments with Union Pacific resulting from the building of the western part of the Transcontinental Railroad. The problems originated in 1864 during the presidency of Abraham Lincoln.
The Credit Mobilier scandal involved the Credit Mobilier Company and the Union Pacific Railroad. Both were chartered in 1864. In 1868, Congressman Oakes Ames distributed shares of Credit Mobilier stock, as well as made cash bribes to other congressmen. The Sun, a New York newspaper, broke the story of the scandal during the 1872 presidential campaign of Ulysses Grant.
The Credit Mobilier scandal occurred in the United States during the late 1860s, with its most significant revelations coming to light in 1872. It involved a construction company, Credit Mobilier of America, which was implicated in corrupt practices related to the building of the First Transcontinental Railroad. The scandal highlighted issues of political corruption and led to investigations that affected numerous politicians.