Name: Empire Builders The Rise And Fall Of The Rust Belt
Released: 2025-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary

Americas Great Lakes With An Abundance Of Coal Iron Ore And Water Fueled An Unparalleled Industrial Revolution Beginning In The 19th Century The Region Drew The Greatest Labor Force From The Western World To Run Its Factories And Made The Fortunes Of A Mighty Few Who Took Astonishing Risks And Created Americas First Corporations Learn More About This Modern Miracle Of Us Capitalism

2025 · 50m

EPISODE 1

American Titans

Explore The Impact Of Americas First Trade Route The Erie Canal Which Led To A Boom In Agriculture And Factorymade Goods In Places Such As Buffalo Ny Then Raise A Glass To Milwaukee A City Full Of German Transplants Who Brought With Them The Important Profitable Skill Of Beermaking All Across The Us American Titans Created Progress That Benefited Citizens

50 min
EPISODE 2

Boom To Bust

The Age Of The Motorized Vehicle Brings A New Way Of Transportation And With It A New Way Of Working Mass Production Would Help Seal The Victory In The Second World War And A Former Ford Assemblyline Worker Named Berry Gordy Uses His Knowledge To Create One Of The Most Influential Music Scenes Of All Time Motown Records And Its Stable Of Talented Musicians

54 min

Season 1

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