Andrew Carnegie

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What is philanthropy?

the use of money to benefit the community. Andrew Carnegie Was a supporter of this Idea, he shows this by donating the majority of his money to charity when he retired.

Does Andrew Carnegie believe there is something wrong with America?

Andrew Carnegie Believed that there were multiple things wrong with America such as trusts allowing companies to avoid competition and that the government should stay out of the free market.

Why did Andrew Carnegie build Carnegie Hall?

Andrew Carnegie Believed that war was Humanity's greatest theat, so Carnegie constructed Carnegie hall as a building for speeches and conferences about peace to be held.

Why is Andrew Carnegie famous?

Andrew Carnegie Is famous for being a philanthropist and for making one of the world's largest steel empires.

How did Andrew Carnegie build his steel empire?

Andrew Carnegie Made a fortune growing up by buying stock. This fortune allowed Carnegie to start his Empire, but it grew huge because he payed his workers very little.

How did Andrew Carnegie change America?

Andrew Carnegie helped popularize the idea of philanthropy by donating hundreds of millions of dollars to charities Mainly libraries.

How did Andrew Carnegie treat his workers?

Andrew Carnegie maximized profits by paying his workers as little as possible.

Was Andrew Carnegie wealthy growing up?

Andrew Carnegie was very poor growing us and had to get a $1.70 per week 70 hour job as a bobbin boy growing up.

What other Industries did Andrew Carnegie Invest in?

As a 24 year old Railroad superintendent Andrew Carnegi bought stock in coal,oil, and steel.


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