Andrew Carnegie and the Steel Industry

Download or read book Andrew Carnegie and the Steel Industry written by Kristen Rajczak Nelson and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Andrew Carnegie may be one of the most famous names in American history, and his story is nothing short of an inspiration. An immigrant born in Scotland, Carnegie immigrated to the U.S. and became one of the richest industrialists of his day. This biographical text explores Carnegie’s fascinating life and his contributions to the steel industry. Through age-appropriate language and historical photos, readers learn how Carnegie’s entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropic nature helped shaped nineteenth-century American industry and the spirit that came to define it. A timeline and primary sources complete this comprehensive learning experience.