https://padlet.com/johnnerlynjohnson1/6fmyd1g67p6q en-us 2017-01-20 17:37:36 UTC 2017-03-15 11:07:36 UTC hello@padlet.com johnnerlynjohnson1 https://padlet.com/johnnerlynjohnson1/6fmyd1g67p6q/wish/148435166 John Pierpont Morgan was born into an affluent family on April 17, 1837, in Hartford, Connecticut. He followed his father, a successful banker into the financial arena. Morgan was married to an Amelia Sturges, but she died of tuberculosis four months after the couple’s wedding. In 1865, Morgan married Frances Louisa Tracy, and they eventually had four children. J. P. Morgan achieved vast success in his many business ventures and became very wealthy and powerful.]]> 2017-01-20 17:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/johnnerlynjohnson1/6fmyd1g67p6q/wish/148435166 johnnerlynjohnson1 https://padlet.com/johnnerlynjohnson1/6fmyd1g67p6q/wish/148438381 Morgan dominated the banking industry during the late 1800s, by capitalizing on the rapid expansion of the railroad industry. Morgan also worked closely with thomas Edison to create General Electric Co. along with other financial ventures.]]> 2017-01-20 18:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/johnnerlynjohnson1/6fmyd1g67p6q/wish/148438381 johnnerlynjohnson1 https://padlet.com/johnnerlynjohnson1/6fmyd1g67p6q/wish/148438511 Morgan was heavily involved in reorganizing and consolidating failing railroad companies. In the process, he gained large amounts of these railroads’ stock which gave him control over about one-sixth of America’s rail lines.]]> 2017-01-20 18:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/johnnerlynjohnson1/6fmyd1g67p6q/wish/148438511 johnnerlynjohnson1 https://padlet.com/johnnerlynjohnson1/6fmyd1g67p6q/wish/148438639 In 1895, Morgan coerced his associates into loaning the federal government 60 million dollars in order to raise the gold standard. Morgan used his influence to help stabilize the economy during other potential crises, including the panic of 1907. He was also heavily involved with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Episcopal church.]]> 2017-01-20 18:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/johnnerlynjohnson1/6fmyd1g67p6q/wish/148438639 johnnerlynjohnson1 https://padlet.com/johnnerlynjohnson1/6fmyd1g67p6q/wish/148438685 Morgan spent a significant portion of his wealth amassing a vast art collection.]]> 2017-01-20 18:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/johnnerlynjohnson1/6fmyd1g67p6q/wish/148438685 johnnerlynjohnson1 https://padlet.com/johnnerlynjohnson1/6fmyd1g67p6q/wish/148448863 Based on my research, I don't believe that J.P. Morgan was a Robber Baron, but just a Titan of Industry. His methods weren't in any way shady or illegal; he was just a great businessman that capitalized on great ideas and invested in the right things. It's well known that he was an aggressive businessman and that his competitiveness caused the first stock market crash of 1901, but his philanthropic works and economic support during the United States' time without a national bank outweigh any harm he'd done.]]> 2017-01-20 18:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/johnnerlynjohnson1/6fmyd1g67p6q/wish/148448863 johnnerlynjohnson1 https://padlet.com/johnnerlynjohnson1/6fmyd1g67p6q/wish/148474388 http://www.infoplease.com/biography/var/jpmorgan.html
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