Carnegie's first major project that was given to him by Tom Scott was to construct a bridge across the Mississippi.
Andrew Carnegie was an industrialist and philanthropist. He was vital in the expansion of the steel industry in the 19th century.
Andrew Carnegie met Tom Scott when he was working at 12 years. Carnegie wanted to make money so that he could go to school. While working in the railroad company, Tom Scott liked him and made him his personal assistant. Tom Scott wanted Carnegie to construct a railroad that will expand westward through the Mississippi River.
