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What is a “railroad baron,” what can a railroad baron do that some would think is unfair?
The American Journey Textbook OR Anything Else but this is for History
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The American Journey Textbook OR Anything Else but this is for History
Railroad Barons held majority investments in the railroad companies. As a result, some issued fraudulent stock, began price wars to drive out their competitors, and induglged in "fake news" to manipulate the markets.