

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 · October 12, 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.
You can stream History Classroom: The Men Who Built America on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, History, Thirteen and Hoopla. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.
Yes — History Classroom: The Men Who Built America is still running and has been renewed for more.
History Classroom: The Men Who Built America has 1 season and 8 episodes, and first aired in 2012.
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