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laila [671]
3 years ago
5

What railroad tycoon was known for consolidating railroads ?

Geography
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Anna35 [415]3 years ago
4 0
That would be Cornelius Vanderbilt

An American businessman who built his wealth in railroads and shipping.

He was born poor and he received only a mediocre education, but slowly acquired his wealth by persistence and hard work

He is best known for building the New York Central Railroad<span />
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