Question

1. because of the lack of competition caused by monopolies, robber barons ______. a. made the prices of goods very low c. made working conditions excellent b. kept workers wages very low d. never hired child laborers

Explanation:

Robber barons (19th-century U.S. industrialists with monopolies) faced no competition, so they could exploit workers by paying low wages. Monopolies raise prices (not lower them, ruling out A), had poor working conditions (ruling out C), and often used child labor (ruling out D).

Answer:

B. kept workers' wages very low