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Andrew Carnegie Decided To Build The Bridge

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Thomas Scott wanted to build a bridge across the Mississippi river for a railroad connecting the East to the West. He left this task up to Andrew Carnegie. After looking at different plans for the bridge Carnegie decided that it needed to be stronger to withstand the current of the river and other factors. After looking around Carnegie decided to use steel to build the bridge, and he started the construction process. The construction was very expensive and Carnegie had to start reaching out to investors for funds to finish bridge. He successfully received the money and finished bridge. Carnegie hires Henry Frick as a chairman, and he uses his ruthlessness and intimidation in negotiations to make Carnegie more money. The steel company becomes
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