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How did the idea of free Enterprise benefit Robber Barons and hurt American workers?

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Rockefeller made his immense riches from monopolizing America's oil industry. Conspiring with refinery owners, he helped found what became known as the Standard Oil monopoly

Explanation: Although some robber barons positively contributed to society, primarily through philanthropy or donations, ultimately, they caused more harm through unfair trading practices, driving companies out of business, stealing capital, and exploiting the workforce.

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