Vanderbilt Start America Summary

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When Cornelius first starts up his business he had a steamboat business with the nickname “Commodore” He then creates the biggest largest shipping empire in the world. But, by the time the Civil War ends, Vanderbilt ends up selling out his business and starts to invest in new railroads that he believes will really start America. His railroad rivals think he’s weak and ready to fall.

Vanderbilt decides to home in Eastern Ohio. He begins negotiations with a struggling oil man, John D. Rockefeller. Vanderbilt wants to have the exclusive contract to transport his kerosene so his freights always full. The deal is made with Vanderbilt. But Rockefeller’s rise is enough to make Vanderbilt ally himself with railroad rivals. He hopes to be able