https://padlet.com/natasha_barnes/senizctdjfs8 The Characteristics of Two Entrepreneurs en-us 2017-12-07 18:31:19 UTC 2026-03-26 03:38:50 UTC hello@padlet.com natasha_barnes https://padlet.com/natasha_barnes/senizctdjfs8/wish/214270636 2017-12-07 18:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/natasha_barnes/senizctdjfs8/wish/214270636 natasha_barnes https://padlet.com/natasha_barnes/senizctdjfs8/wish/214274294 "One of the most powerful bankers of his era, J.P. (John Pierpont) Morgan (1837-1913) financed railroads and helped organize U.S. Steel, General Electric and other major corporations. The Connecticut native followed his wealthy father into the banking business in the late 1850s, and in 1871 formed a partnership with Philadelphia banker Anthony Drexel. In 1895, their firm was reorganized as J.P. Morgan & Company, a predecessor of the modern-day financial giant JPMorgan Chase. Morgan used his influence to help stabilize American financial markets during several economic crises, including the panic of 1907. However, he faced criticism that he had too much power and was accused of manipulating the nation’s financial system for his own gain. The Gilded Age titan spent a significant portion of his wealth amassing a vast art collection."]]> 2017-12-07 18:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/natasha_barnes/senizctdjfs8/wish/214274294 natasha_barnes https://padlet.com/natasha_barnes/senizctdjfs8/wish/214274555 2017-12-07 18:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/natasha_barnes/senizctdjfs8/wish/214274555 natasha_barnes https://padlet.com/natasha_barnes/senizctdjfs8/wish/214275958 1. http://www.history.com/topics/john-pierpont-morgan

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