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Handout
Other

Bridging the Urban Landscape: Andrew Carnegie: A Tribute

For Students 9th - 10th
A glowing tribute to Andrew Carnegie as a philanthropist. Links are provided to related subjects including Carnegie's writings.
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eBook
Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg: Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of this famous industrialist and philanthropist in his own words in this full-text edition published in 1920.
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Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History Period 6: 1865 1898: Development of the Middle Class

For Students 9th - 10th
The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 6: 1865-1898 in American History. The development of the middle class is discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Gospel of Wealth

For Students 9th - 10th
Andrew Carnegie was a believer in the gospel of wealth. Read about his philosophy concerning the millions made by business tycoons in the Gilded Age, and see how he carried out this gospel.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Gospel of Wealth

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Modern History Sourcebook of the Fordham University provides excerpts from an 1899 article written by Andrew Carnegie to outline his philosophy and responsibilities as a wealthy man.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: New Attitutdes Toward Wealth

For Students 5th - 8th
The accumulation of wealth went beyond inheritance in the late 19th century. Read about three different ideas for the ordinary person to become wealthy.
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Handout
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Andrew Carnegie [Steel] Historical Marker

For Students 9th - 10th
Andrew Carnegie first made his fortune in railroads, but increased it in his investment in steel. Read about his company, Carnegie Steel, to whom it was sold, and how Carnegie used his money in his later life.
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Website
Great Idea Finder

The Great Idea Finder: Inventor Andrew Carnegie

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography on Andrew Carnegie focuses on his development of the steel industry. Includes information about his philanthropy.
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: The Rise of Big Business & the Labor Movement: Quiz (1)

For Students 9th - 10th
10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and tests your knowledge of industry and the labor movement in the late 19th century.