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1.He was a money man. He was a banker and he controlled the world of finance in America. Who was he?

A.Andrew Carnegie
B.J. P. Morgan
C.john D. Rockefeller

2.A real-life “rags-to-riches” success this man made a fortune in the steel industry. When he was an older man, he gave away much of his wealth to charities. Who was he?

A.Andrew Carnegie
B.J. P. Morgan
C.john D. Rockefeller

3.Beginning with a small oil refinery, this man‘s Standard Oil began to put competitors out of business. Who was he?

A.Andrew Carnegie
B.J. P. Morgan
C.John D. Rockefeller

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1. I believe the answer is: B. JP Morgan

He was known as the most important person in banking industry, even until today. He involved in almost all consolidations of major companies at his time, and often hired by Congress in order to create economic policy that determine the nation's economy.

2. I believe the answer is: A. Andrew Carniege

He was born in a poor household, but manage to overcame the hardship and become the person who manage to monopolize the whole steel industries at the peak of his career. He was known to be one of the most largest contributors in charities, giving more than 9.5 billion dollar worth of charities until his death.

3. I believe the answer is: C. John D. rockefeller

Just like carniege, Rockefeller also managed to monopolize the oil industry at the peak of his career. Until now, he is regarded as the richest American, Currently, the richest person in the world is Jeff Bezos, with the net worth of around 160 Billion dollar. If convered to modern day's value, Rockefeller net worth could reach around 340 Billion dollar.

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1. He was J. P. Morgan. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "B".

2. He was Andrew Carnegie. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "A".

3. He was John D. Rockefeller. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C".
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