https://padlet.com/agc7191/qh91pudtq4kk en-us 2017-12-21 18:13:38 UTC 2017-12-21 19:35:52 UTC hello@padlet.com agc7191 https://padlet.com/agc7191/qh91pudtq4kk/wish/217764741 Andrew was born very poor in Scotland. He attended school there, and studied Scottish history. When his father fell on hard times, his family decided to move to America, in hopes of a new beginning. His first job in America was at the age of 13 working 72 hours a week, for only 1.25 a week. In 2017 dollars, that is approximately 36 dollars a week. ]]> 2017-12-21 18:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/agc7191/qh91pudtq4kk/wish/217764741 agc7191 https://padlet.com/agc7191/qh91pudtq4kk/wish/217765368 Starting at a young age Carnegie began to make investments into many companies. He built his wealth out of loans and shares, which enabled him to build his steel company. His money smart, and keen eye for opportunity brought him to the steel industry. He created his company, and it grew immensely. In 1875 he created his first steel plant.]]> 2017-12-21 18:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/agc7191/qh91pudtq4kk/wish/217765368 agc7191 https://padlet.com/agc7191/qh91pudtq4kk/wish/217765417 Steel was becoming increasingly abundant in the US. Carnegie recognized this and began to build his company around it. He produced steel for items such as boats and buildings. ]]> 2017-12-21 18:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/agc7191/qh91pudtq4kk/wish/217765417 agc7191 https://padlet.com/agc7191/qh91pudtq4kk/wish/217765423 Carnegie made many charitable contributions after 1870. His most notable was the donation to public library to support reading. ]]> 2017-12-21 18:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/agc7191/qh91pudtq4kk/wish/217765423 agc7191 https://padlet.com/agc7191/qh91pudtq4kk/wish/217765511 Carnegie is a name mostly known for the large concert hall in New York. Named after Andrew Carnegie, the hall is host to many plays and musical performances of the highest quality. Artist aspire to be featured at Carnegie Hall]]> 2017-12-21 18:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/agc7191/qh91pudtq4kk/wish/217765511 agc7191 https://padlet.com/agc7191/qh91pudtq4kk/wish/217765550 2017-12-21 18:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/agc7191/qh91pudtq4kk/wish/217765550 agc7191 https://padlet.com/agc7191/qh91pudtq4kk/wish/217767447 Carnegie began to work as a telegraph messenger for the railroads. This upped his pay to 2.15 and hour, but most importantly connected him to many people. He worked very hard, and made an effort to make a name for himself. The people he met on the railroad helped him make his first investments, and get his foot in the door to industry. ]]> 2017-12-21 18:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/agc7191/qh91pudtq4kk/wish/217767447