J.P. Morgan was a titan of industry during the Progressive Era. Select TWO of his accomplishments. (2 points)

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established the land grant college system.
established the land grant college system.

started a very successful financial investment company
started a very successful financial investment company

was a leader of within the steel industry
was a leader of within the steel industry

helped expand and improve the railroad
helped expand and improve the railroad

established the national bank

Answer 1

The two accomplishments of J.P. Morgan during the Progressive Era are:

1. Started a very successful financial investment company - J.P. Morgan & Co. became one of the leading investment banks in the United States.

2. Helped expand and improve the railroad - Morgan played a significant role in the consolidation and financing of several major railroad companies, which helped to strengthen and expand the railroad industry in America.