Episode 1: “A New War Begines” – Vanderbilt

• How did Vanderbilt’s upbringing affect his business attitudes?
• Which product Vanderbilt decided to sell, as he knew good entrepreneur find something that people lack?
• John D. Rockefeller travelled to meet with Vanderbilt, a) what happened? b) How did that event affect him?
• Vanderbilt's rivals stopped believing he was a strong business adversary.  What did Vanderbilt do to convince them he was still powerful?

Episode 2: “The oil strike” – John D. Rockefeller

• What was the problem with Rockefeller’s deal with Cornelius Vanderbilt?
• Rockefeller want to avoid risk from finding oil wells. He avoided it by taking over another step, what was it?
• Rockefeller created America’s first monopoly. Vanderbilt decided to take him down because of fear of Rockefeller’s power. How did Vanderbilt try to accomplish this?
• How Rockefeller did escaped the problem created by Vanderbilt?
• How did Rockefeller’s action affect the railroads?
• Scott ran the only railroad between Pittsburgh and New York, therefore the only way for Rockefeller to transport his oil. What did Rockefeller do about this problem and what was the result?
• For what does Rockefeller’s Great-Grandson not give him credit?

Episode 3: “A Rivalry is Born” – Andrew Carnegie

• There was something especially difficult about westward expansion. Scott challenged Carnegie to solve the problem, what was the problem?
• Once the bridge was completed, the people were afraid to use it. They had never seen a bridge with steel, how did Carnegie solve this problem?
• What was wrong with Carnegie’s timing of introducing his steel business? How did he conquered this problem? 
• What was great about Carnegie and Henry Frick’s partnership?

Episode 4: “Blood is Spilled” – Andrew Carnegie & Homestead

• In response to the flood, Carnegie reacted differently than other South Fork members. How was his response?
• To overtake Rockefeller as the richest man, Carnegie rebuit the Homestead steel mill. What did he do to make it more profitable?
• There was a movement in America at this time. Who were they and what did they decide to do about Frick?
• The Governor of Pennsylvania sent in the state militia to restore order. Did the governor side with the workers or the owners?

                                                                

COMMENTARY (a- Write your brief on each episode, b- what did you learn & c- Relate it to MIS)

EPISODE 1

EPISODE 2

EPISODE 3

EPISODE 4

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