Andrew Carnegie

The most famous example of a Scot who was successful in the USA was Andrew Carnegie. He arrived with his father in 1848 and built a multi-million dollar business empire in the steel industry. Although he was accused of buying out competitors and depressing wages, many later benefited from his philanthropy.

26 November 2012

2 minutes

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Intermediate/Higher History—Immigrants and exiles.

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The Irish Potato Famine
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Anti-Irish sentiment in Scotland
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Emigrants and Aboriginal Australians—Immigrants and exiles.
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The Irish Potato Famine—Immigrants and exiles.
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