Question

Why were John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie sometimes called robber barons?
(1 point)
Responses

They stole from the rich to give to the poor.
They stole from the rich to give to the poor.

They were known for their risky investment strategy.
They were known for their risky investment strategy.

They found tax loopholes and were able to keep all their money from the government.
They found tax loopholes and were able to keep all their money from the government.

They used ruthless business tactics against their competitors.

Answer 1

They used ruthless business tactics against their competitors.
(This term referred to their monopolistic practices, anti-competitive strategies, and exploitation of workers and rivals to amass great wealth.)