Railroad Tycoon of the Gilded Age

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Cornelius Vanderbilt
John D Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Upton Sinclair

Answer 1

During the Gilded Age, the prominent figure known as a "railroad tycoon" is Cornelius Vanderbilt. He was a major player in the expansion of the railroad industry in the United States and played a significant role in shaping the transportation sector during that era.

John D. Rockefeller was known for his impact on the oil industry, Andrew Carnegie was a steel magnate, and Upton Sinclair was a writer and social activist, known for his works criticizing labor conditions, most notably in "The Jungle."