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The Men Who Built America: Changing the Game

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Men in period costumes lean over a table. On the table is a candle that is blown out and a lightbulb that is lit up.

J.P. Morgan continues to fund Thomas Edison's work with direct current electric light, but the two soon face serious competition from the alternating current of George Westinghouse and Nikola Tesla. As the 19th century comes to a close, the titans of industry must try to work together to stop a new threat in budding politician William Jennings Bryan, who threatens to dissolve monopolies in America. Part of "The Men Who Built America" series. Please note this title may contain potentially offensive language and mature themes.

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Men in period costumes lean over a table. On the table is a candle that is blown out and a lightbulb that is lit up.
The Men Who Built America
Episode 3
1 hours 24 minutes 20 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
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.
The Men Who Built America
Episode 2
1 hours 19 minutes 33 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
2 early model cars drive down a dirt road lined with trees.
The Men Who Built America
Episode 7
1 hours 24 minutes 43 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
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