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Andrew Carnegie

Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American businessman and philanthropist who made his wealth through steel. His philanthropy was used to establish libraries across the United States.

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What schools did Andrew Carnegie go to?

He did not go to school. He started work at 18.

What damaged Andrew carnegie's reputation?

Andrew Carnegie's reputation was damaged by his involvement in the Homestead Strike of 1892, where his steel company's violent actions against striking workers created negative public perception. Additionally, his aggressive business practices and anti-union stance also contributed to tarnishing his reputation as a philanthropist later in life.

What empire did Andrew Carnegie buiid?

Andrew Carnegie didn't build an actual empire. It was just the name given to his work.

Andrew is known for creating what is referred to as a "Steel Empire". He was a Scottish industrialist who led the huge expansion of the steel industry in the 19th century.

What is a Carnegie credit?

A Carnegie credit is a unit of measurement used in the United States to quantify the amount of coursework a student has completed. Typically, one Carnegie credit represents a course that meets for one hour per week for an entire academic year, equating to approximately 120-180 hours of instruction. This system helps schools and universities assess students' academic progress and determine graduation requirements. The concept is named after the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, which established the credit system in the early 20th century.

Why would a rich man like Andrew Carnegie support the estate tax?

Because his wealth was self-made and he believed that people should have to work to be wealthy and not just be born into it. He also was a philanthropist and believed that wealthy people should give their money away rather than create a dynasty.

How did JP Morgans life differ from that of Andrew Carnegie?

JP Morgan came from a wealthy family, whereas Andrew Carnegie started out in a low income situation.

JP Morgan was born in the United States. He was sent to boarding schools, studied abroad in Switzerland in his teens, and then went to work for his father's bank early on.

Andrew Carnegie was born in a one room weaver's cottage, that was shared with another family. His family was starving when he moved to move to the United States. He worked as a bobbin boy for $1.20 a week. Carnegie worked hard in labor jobs for a good portion of his life, and did not make his fortune in the steel industry until he entered his 50s.

How did Carnegie gained control of the steel industry?

In the 1870s he co-founded his first steel company near Pittsburgh. In the following decades he created a steel empire by maximizing profits and minimizing inefficiencies. He did this through ownership of factories, raw materials and transportation infrastructure involved in steel making.

How were Rockefeller's methods for building standard oil different from Carnegie's in building his steel company?

because Carnegie, unlike Rockefeller tried to beat his competition in the steel industry by making the best and cheapest product

What inventions did Andrew Carnegie make?

He didnt invent anything, he invested in steel and created the Carnegie Steel Corporation, a massive steel company of his time, and he became one of the most successful bussiness men in the world.