Multiple choice

The term robber baron was used to describe some owners of big businesses primarily because they

  1. Favored free trade

  2. eliminated competition using ruthless methods

  3. opposed the formation of corporations

  4. provided workers with high wages
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The term 'robber baron' was used to criticize wealthy industrialists who built their fortunes by using unethical business practices, such as creating monopolies, crushing competition, and exploiting workers.

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