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Are there any positive  or negative quotes from  others about  Vanderbilt?

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Are there any positive  or negative quotes from  others about  Vanderbilt?

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"You have undertake to cheat me. I wont sue you, for the law is too slow. Ill ruin you."

"I am not afraid of my enemies, but by God, you must look out when you get among your friends."

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Vanderbilt built steamships and boats at a very young age after traveling overseas. And during the gold rush in California, Vanderbilt created a route that was speedier than others and took advantage of this and used it as a source of business and income. He made millions in a single year over this one route. Vanderbilt had many railroads under his name and lowered the rates on his railroads to gain more business. He also controlled ferry traffic during a period where steamships were dominant in business.

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Although very wealthy, he was not particularly generous with his money and did nothing to improve the working conditions of his workers, who labored long hours for little pay. Vanderbilt spent more than $1 million outfitting the union navy ship to be battle worthy, and after the war he donated $1 million to endow a university in the south. Vanderbilt invested his profits in steamboats, he lent his money to other businessmen, he bought real estate, and he purchased stock in private corporations.

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Was Vanderbilt a  Robber Baron or a  Captain of Industry?  Why?

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Was Vanderbilt a  Robber Baron or a  Captain of Industry?  Why?

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Cornelius Vanderbilt was a Robber Baron because he fit many of the characteristics associated with robber barons: Poor working conditions/long hours/low wages for workers. Manipulative. Monopolized industry.

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Cornelius Vanderbilt was a shipping and railroad tycoon. He was nicknamed "The Commodore." He was known as one of New York's wealthiest people during the 19th century. In 1871, he built the Grand Central Depot. This company became very popular, and very rich. He was worth $10 million by the end of it.

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How did Vanderbilt (or  his related industries)  treat his workers?

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How did Vanderbilt (or  his related industries)  treat his workers?

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Cornelius Vanderbilt did not treat his workers well. Although very wealthy, he was not particularly generous with his money and did nothing to improve the working conditions of his workers, who labored long hours for little pay.