Andrew Carnegie and the Railroad Industry

What was the primary industry that challenged the railroads?

• Steel

• Oil

• Automobile

• Shipping

Which person led the oil industry that competed with the railroads?

• Cornelius Vanderbilt

• Tom Scott

• John D. Rockefeller

• Andrew Carnegie

What was the fate of Tom Scott, Andrew Carnegie's mentor?

• He became very successful.

• He was promoted to a higher position.

• He died a broken man, defeated and humiliated.

• He left the railroad industry.

How old was Andrew Carnegie when he began working for a local railroad in Pittsburgh?

• 10 years old

• 12 years old

• 15 years old

• 18 years old

Who hired Andrew Carnegie as his personal assistant when he was young?

• Cornelius Vanderbilt

• John D. Rockefeller

• Tom Scott

• David Nasaw

Why did Andrew Carnegie have to start working at a young age, according to the video?

• He wanted to get work experience.

• His family had no other way to survive.

• He was forced by his parents.

• He was interested in the railroad industry.

What was the impact of Tom Scott's death on Andrew Carnegie?

• It had no impact on Carnegie.

• It helped Carnegie become more successful.

• It was an enormous blow to Carnegie.

• It led to Carnegie leaving the railroad industry.

What was Andrew Carnegie's primary industry after leaving the railroad business?

• Automobile

• Banking

• Oil

• Steel

Which industry did John D. Rockefeller dominate?

• Automobile

• Railroad

• Steel

• Oil

How did Andrew Carnegie's early work experience influence his later success?

• It had no influence on his success.

• It provided him with valuable industry connections.

• It discouraged him from pursuing business.

• It led him to a career in politics.