Question

1. which tactic was not used by robber barons against their competitors?

threats
mitigation
fraud

Explanation:

Robber barons (industrialists in the late 19th - early 20th century) used unethical and often illegal tactics against competitors. Threats (to harm competitors' businesses or reputation) and fraud (deceptive practices to gain an advantage) were common. Mitigation refers to reducing or alleviating negative impacts, which is not a competitive tactic used by robber barons against rivals.

Answer:

B. mitigation