S1E4 When One Ends, Another Begins
Railroads, oil, steel and electricity have all been harnessed in less than 50 years, but the face of America is changing and will never be the same.
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#2
S1E1
A New War Begins
As the nation attempts to rebuild following the destruction of the Civil War, Cornelius Vanderbilt is the first to see the need for unity to regain America’s stature in the world. He sells his shipping empire to invest everything in the railroads, knowing they’re the best chance for uniting East and West as never before.
#3
S1E2
Bloody Battles
As it recovers from the Civil War, America undertakes the largest building phase of the country's history. While much of the growth is driven by railroads and oil, it's built using steel.
- 4. S1E3 "Changing the Game"
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#4
S1E3
Changing the Game
The steel and oil have forever changed the face of America, but they are just the beginning. JP Morgan arrives on the scene and expedites growth through finance.
- 3. S1E2 "Bloody Battles"
- 2. S1E1 "A New War Begins"
- 1. S1E4 "When One Ends, Another Begins"
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Top Standout: S1E1 A New War Begins
Best Hidden Gem: S1E4 When One Ends, Another Begins
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