USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

ANDREW CARNEGIE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When did Andrew Carnegie die?
A
June 1
B
December 15th
C
August 11th
D
October 27
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Carnegie died on August 11, 1919, in Lenox, Massachusetts, at his Shadow Brook estate, of bronchial pneumonia. He had already given away $350, 695, 653 (approximately US$5.49 billion in 2021 dollars) of his wealth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Andrew Carnegie, (born November 25, 1835, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland-died August 11, 1919, Lenox, Massachusetts, U.S.), Scottish-born American industrialist who led the enormous expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century.

Detailed explanation-3: -ANDREW CARNEGIE DIES OF PNEUMONIA IN HIS 84TH YEAR; Taken Ill at Shadow Brook on Friday, He Sinks Rapidly. WIFE IS AT HIS BEDSIDE Estate Estimated at $500, 000, 000, While His Benefactions Totaled $350, 695, 650. STARTED AS A POOR BOY Funeral to be Held Thursday inLenox, but No Servicesin New York.

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