Question

The use of pools and holding companies benefited which of these groups during the late 19th century and early 20th century?

industrialists

social reformers

union organizers

politicians

Answer 1

Andrew Carnegie ( , but commonly or ; November 25, 1835 – August 11, 1919) was a Scottish-American industrialist who led the enormous expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. He was also one of the highest profile philanthropists of his era; his 1889 article Wealth (known more commonly—particularly in colloquial parlance—as The Gospel of Wealth) remains a formative advisory text for those who aspire to lead philanthropic lives.

Answer 2

What was the purpose of the scientific management practices employed by American companies during the Progressive Era?

to improve relations with labor unions

to increase the speed of production in factories

to make conditions for workers cleaner and safer

to conserve natural resources needed for industrial development