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Causes and Consequences of Carnegie's Rise in Industry

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes that led to Andrew Carnegie's rise in the American steel industry and the subsequent consequences for the economy and society.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Rise of Industry
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Carnegie
#Explain the key causes that contributed to Carnegie's success in industry
#Compare the impacts of Carnegie's industrial rise on American society
#Analyse the consequences of industrial growth for workers and the economy
#Outline the role of technological innovation in Carnegie's business expansion

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Causes and Consequences of Carnegie's Rise in Industry

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Carnegie's Rise

Source A: Excerpt from a Business Historian

'Andrew Carnegie's success was driven by a combination of technological innovation, strategic business practices, and access to abundant natural resources...' Provenance: Modern historian analysis, published in a reputable economic history journal.

1.
Explain how technological innovation contributed to Carnegie's success. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the role of natural resources and technological innovation in Carnegie's business growth. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of Carnegie's Rise

Source B: Newspaper Article from 1900

'The expansion of the railroads and the demand for steel played a vital role in Carnegie's success...' Provenance: Contemporary newspaper report from the turn of the 20th century.

1.
Outline the main causes that contributed to Carnegie's rise in industry. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain the importance of vertical integration in Carnegie's business model. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
C

Consequences of Carnegie's Industrial Growth

Source C: Excerpt from a Labor Historian

'While Carnegie's steel empire brought prosperity to many, it also led to poor working conditions and the rise of industrial monopolies...' Provenance: Academic analysis from a labor history publication.

1.
Analyze the impact of Carnegie's rise on workers. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the economic benefits and social costs of Carnegie's industry for American society. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
3.
Outline how technological innovation influenced the growth of Carnegie's business. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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