Business leaders john d. rockefeller, j. p.morgan, and cornelius vanderbilt were referred to as robber barons primarily because they question 2 options: a) bought titles of nobility from foreign governments. b) were ruthless in dealing with their competitors and workers. c) stole money from state and local governments. d) gained all of their wealth by illegal means.

One argument of those who supported the gold standard system in the united states was that the gold standard

Which is one reason many african nations have not prospered after gaining independence from european colonial powers? a. colonial powers sent their weakest economic advisors to the new countries, and their recommendations were flawed. b. independence left them with weak economies, and many countries have been unable to overcome or recover from these burdens. c. the desert region of the interior is inhospitable to foreign investors, and business interests focused on the coastal mediterranean cities. d. the money endowed upon independence is still tied up in the bank of england, which is hesitant to make loans to struggling nations.

How has urban renewal affected poorer neighborhoods in major cities? check all that apply. 1. communities have been transformed to meet the needs of the modern population. 2. old stores and factories have been renovated and used for new purposes. 3. crime rates have increased as more money has come into the neighborhoods. 4. many community businesses have gone into decline or been forced to close. 5. a number of african americans have been displaced from their homes.