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the term obber baron\ refers to ○ corrupt politicians in the gilded age…

Question

the term
obber baron\ refers to

○ corrupt politicians in the gilded age

○ business leaders who used unfair practices to gain wealth

○ outlaws in the west

○ union organizers

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

The term "robber baron" is historically used to describe business leaders during the Gilded Age who amassed wealth through unethical or unfair business practices like monopolistic behavior, exploitation of workers, etc. Corrupt politicians were called "political bosses" or part of machine politics, outlaws in the West were criminals, and union organizers worked for workers' rights, not related to this term.

Answer:

B. Business leaders who used unfair practices to gain wealth