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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which industries' practices led to the use of the term 'robber baron'? A) Steel B) Oil C) Railroad D) Mining

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im guessing C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I agree with this C as well, at least in the US. Railroads spread like wildfire during the 19th century, especially after the Civil War so there was a lot of money to be made from controlling the routes.

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