My entrepreneur, Andrew Carnegie, was a Captain of Industry. His philanthropy, and compassion to others shows his Captain of Industry side. However he committed some Robber Baron-like acts.
Notably, Mr. Carnegie assured all his workers jobs, according to Resource 2. This is a Captain of Industry- like act because it shows that he wanted to make sure his workers can support their families. In addition to what was previously stated, Mr. Carnegie erected over 2,500 public libraries according to Resource 1. This presents that he wanted to educate the future generations. This also indicates that he wanted to make sure the future of the world is set up for success. In addition to that, Mr. Carnegie built Carnegie Hall, and the Carnegie Institute …show more content…
According to the fourth article, “Protective gear” consisted of only two layers of wool longjohns; horrible injuries were common.” Meaning Mr. Carnegie had not protected his workers from dangers such as steel spills or gas leaks. In accordance to this Andrew Carnegie cut wages, and work days were too long and busy for workers to eat, according to the video. Although the workers were not treated fairly, and this is a Robber Baron act, I believe everything else Mr. Carnegie did makes up for it. Also, they did not have the technology to prevent steel spills or gas leaks like we do today. There were no fire prevention suits, or gas masks to prevent injuries back in Mr. Carnegie's day. On the other hand if I were Mr. Carnegie I would have tried harder to protect my workers, because they are what make my profit. In a way the workers are the heart of the factory.
Given these points, I believe Andrew Carnegie was a Captain of Industry. He built schools, libraries, and even assured jobs to his workers. Even though he was human and showed his Robber Baroness he was not a bad man, and was truly a Captain of Industry. Andrew Carnegie believed “A man who dies rich dies disgraced,” which is something to remember when thinking about the actions he took in his life.
In all I would rate Mr. Carnegie a 2 because he was helped out the future with schools and libraries, as well as assuring his workers pay. However he was not perfect and could not be given a one, because he had indeed treated his workers poorly. Thus, a 2 is the right
Notably, Mr. Carnegie assured all his workers jobs, according to Resource 2. This is a Captain of Industry- like act because it shows that he wanted to make sure his workers can support their families. In addition to what was previously stated, Mr. Carnegie erected over 2,500 public libraries according to Resource 1. This presents that he wanted to educate the future generations. This also indicates that he wanted to make sure the future of the world is set up for success. In addition to that, Mr. Carnegie built Carnegie Hall, and the Carnegie Institute …show more content…
According to the fourth article, “Protective gear” consisted of only two layers of wool longjohns; horrible injuries were common.” Meaning Mr. Carnegie had not protected his workers from dangers such as steel spills or gas leaks. In accordance to this Andrew Carnegie cut wages, and work days were too long and busy for workers to eat, according to the video. Although the workers were not treated fairly, and this is a Robber Baron act, I believe everything else Mr. Carnegie did makes up for it. Also, they did not have the technology to prevent steel spills or gas leaks like we do today. There were no fire prevention suits, or gas masks to prevent injuries back in Mr. Carnegie's day. On the other hand if I were Mr. Carnegie I would have tried harder to protect my workers, because they are what make my profit. In a way the workers are the heart of the factory.
Given these points, I believe Andrew Carnegie was a Captain of Industry. He built schools, libraries, and even assured jobs to his workers. Even though he was human and showed his Robber Baroness he was not a bad man, and was truly a Captain of Industry. Andrew Carnegie believed “A man who dies rich dies disgraced,” which is something to remember when thinking about the actions he took in his life.
In all I would rate Mr. Carnegie a 2 because he was helped out the future with schools and libraries, as well as assuring his workers pay. However he was not perfect and could not be given a one, because he had indeed treated his workers poorly. Thus, a 2 is the right