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The Men Who Built America: Bloody Battles

1 hours 19 minutes 33 seconds

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Blurry film still of men wearing black suits and hats with badges on their jackets. They stand in a line holding rifles as they face shadowy figures in foreground.

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, Andrew Carnegie builds an empire around steel. But his image takes a hit after the ruthless tactics of his business partner, Henry Frick, which results in both the Johnstown Flood and the bloody 1892 strike at Homestead Steel Works. Part of "The Men Who Built America" series. Please note this title contains potentially offensive language and images of violence.

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Runtime: 1 hours 19 minutes 33 seconds

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    Anonymous (Richmond, VA)
    May 3rd, 2023 at 10:06 AM

    Great review to the Robber Barons and their motives discussed in my classroom.

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    Darrell B. (St. Louis, MO)
    November 3rd, 2021 at 08:05 AM

    Fantastic presentation of the Robber Barons with a focus on Carnegie. It enable students to have a better grasp of the time and of the issues of that day.