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- Status: Returning Series
- First Aired: October 12, 2012
- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 8
- Networks: History
- Genres: Documentary
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History Classroom: The Men Who Built America(2012)
Overview
Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan, Henry ford – their names are synonymous with innovation, big business and the American Dream. These leaders sparked incredible advances in technology while struggling to consolidate their industries and rise to the top of the business world. The Men Who Built AmericaTM chronicles the connections between these iconic businessmen and explores the way they shaped the country, transforming the U.S. into a global superpower in just 50 years.
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8 episodes • 2012
Season 1
8 episodes • 2012
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A New War Begins | Oct 12, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Oil Strike | Oct 19, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 3 | A Rivalry Is Born | Oct 26, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Blood Is Spilled | Nov 2, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 5 | A New Rival Emerges | Nov 9, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Owning It All | Nov 16, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Taking The White House | Nov 23, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The New Machine | Nov 30, 2012 | 0.0 |
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