Question

what was the term to deride these often - unethical captains of industry? hint- deride means to express contempt towards someone else. crooks cheaters loosers robber barons

Explanation:

In history, the term "Robber Barons" was used to deride wealthy and often - unethical industrialists in the 19th - century United States. They were seen as having amassed fortunes through unethical business practices. Other options like "Crooks", "cheaters" are more general terms, and "loosers" is a misspelling of "losers".

Answer:

D. Robber Barons