Andrew Carnegie is an American rags-to-riches story. His family emigrated from Scotland in 1848 and settled in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. His family struggled to make ends meet, and at the age of 13. Carnegie took a job as a bobbin boy in a cotton factory. He earned $1.20 for a full week's work. A series of jobs of increasing responsibility followed this career start. Carnegie worked as a telegraph messenger and operator. He worked at a variety of jobs for the railroads, working his way up from a position as an assistant to an upper management position.

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Andrew Carnegie is an American rags-to-riches story. His family emigrated from Scotland in 1848 and settled in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. His family struggled to make ends meet, and at the age of 13. Carnegie took a job as a bobbin boy in a cotton factory. He earned $1.20 for a full week's work. A series of jobs of increasing responsibility followed this career start. Carnegie worked as a telegraph messenger and operator. He worked at a variety of jobs for the railroads, working his way up from a position as an assistant to an upper management position.
Along the way, this remarkable man invested his earnings in a variety of businesses. After some time, he left his job at the railroad and concentrated on managing his own investments. He developed several businesses and eventually went into the steel business. Carnegie made several advancements in this industry. His company improved both the technology and the methods used in the steel making process.
By 1901, this former $1.20 a week worker had amassed a fortune. Carnegie believed people of great wealth had an obligation to use it to help others. He applied this philosophy to his own life. He sold his businesses and focused on a career as a philanthropist. Carnegie donated more than 2,500 public libraries, established schools and colleges, and began nonprofit organizations.
Which best describes the author's bias in the passage?

• 1. By using the word "fortune." the author shows bias against the wealthy.
• 2. By mentioning Carnegie's salary, the author shows bias against child labor.
• 3. By using the word "remarkable." the author shows bias in favor of Carnegie.
• 4. By giving the date of emigration, the author shows bias in favor of immigrants.

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The best description of the author's bias in the passage is:

• 3. By using the word "remarkable," the author shows bias in favor of Carnegie.

The passage highlights Carnegie's journey and successes in a positive light, indicating admiration for his achievements and contributions, which reflects a bias in favor of him.