What was the impact of robber barons on American history?

Answer 1

Robber barons were important because their terrible actions led to improvements. The union movement came about because of the way robber barons treated workers. This led to a better life for workers.

Answer 2

Robber baron is a pejorative term used for a powerful 19th century United States businessman and banker. The term may now relate to any businessman or banker who used questionable business practices to become powerful or wealthy.

Answer 3

The robber barons of the Industrial Revolution supplied hundreds of thousands of jobs to the American worker.