Men Who Built America: Episode 4

Front

People knew the South Fork dam might break. Why did they fail to evacuate, even after the warning came?

Back

They had seen the same warning many times before.

Front

In response to the flood, Carnegie reacted differently than other South Fork members. How was his response different?

Back

He felt a sense of responsibility and donated millions to help rebuild his image and Johnstown.

Front

To overtake Rockefeller as the richest man, Carnegie rebuilt the Homestead steel mill. What did he do to make it more profitable?

Back

Reduced wages and increased working hours.

Front

Why were some working conditions a problem for the Homestead plant workers?

Back

They were working twelve hour days, six days a week – the exhaustion was dangerous.