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Critics of powerful industrialists referred to them as?
Robber barons
Why was robber barons better than the other robber barons?
becauses hes a good guy
What was the name given to richest leaders of industry in the 1800s?
Robber barons
What was true about the robber barons business?
They became rich by building monopolies
What was the impact of robber barons on American history?
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.
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