TV Series

History Classroom: The Men Who Built America

Name: History Classroom: The Men Who Built America
Released: 2012-10-12

2012 · 1 seasons

Documentary

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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.

Schedule

Status

Returning Series

Latest episode aired Nov 30, 2012

Season 1

~8 episodes

Expected total for this season

Where to watch

JustWatch

Seasons

Season 1

8 episodes

Aired 2012

Tracing their roles in the oil, steel, railroad, auto and financial industries, this series uses stunning CGI and little-known stories to examine the lives of these iconic tycoons. How did these leaders advance progress, and what were the costs and consequences of American industrial growth? What role did everyday Americans play in this growth, and how were their voices heard? This series is an excellent companion for course units on business, American history and the Industrial Revolution.