Three Men, Andrew Carnegie, And J. P. Morgan's Role In Changing America

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Three men, John Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie,

and J.P Morgan played major roles in changing

America. However, these men were great rivals.

One was always trying to outsmart the other or

buy another one out. Individually, each wanted

to be named the wealthiest in the world. Each of

them were amongst some of the wealthiest, if

not the wealthiest during that time. Not only did

they have money, they also had power and

would do whatever it took to make sure their

industries and money were kept safe. Even if

that meant spending hundreds of thousands to

get one certain president elected; that being

William McKinley. With him being in office

they knew they could still remain at the top.

America at the time was known for

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