Part 3/10:
Graduating from Harvard in 1877, Morgan benefited from elite education and social advantages, setting him on a path toward prosperity. His grandfather’s death in 1883 resulted in a significant inheritance—approximately $12 million, equivalent to about $385 million today. With sharp business acumen, Morgan expanded his wealth through investments in electric power, agriculture, and mining enterprises across Mexico, establishing himself as one of America’s wealthiest men of his era.