Here is a list of the Robber Barons of the late 1800s. The end result of Robber Barons was the violent establishment of Unions over many years time.

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The Robber Baron era was a period in the late 19th century when powerful industrialists and financiers gained wealth through exploitative business practices. The term "Robber Baron" refers to the perceived greed and ruthlessness of these individuals, who often put profits before ethical considerations. 

Some examples of Robber Barons include:

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  Andrew Carnegie

  A Scottish-born steel magnate who grew wealthy and later gave it away 

  
  

Cornelius Vanderbilt

A ruthless businessman who acquired competing companies 

Jay Gould

A master of bribery and insider stock manipulation who tried to corner the gold market 

James Fisk

An unscrupulous financier known as "Jubilee Jim" and the "Barnum of Wall Street" 

Daniel Drew

A broker who made a fortune during the railroad bubble 

J. P. Morgan

A financier from a wealthy family who contributed greatly to American industry 

The Robber Baron era led to government intervention and the establishment of workers' unions. 

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