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How did Cornelius Vanderbilt become the richest man in America?
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How did Cornelius Vanderbilt become the richest man in America?

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Vanderbilt made millions by having control over two industries. the steamboat industry and the railroad industry. when he parished vanderbilt’s estate was estimated to be worth over 100 million!
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