Why were progressives concerned about industrial concentration?

They felt that the robber barons had too much power at both the economic and political levels. By having all the economic resources, those who controlled businesses were able to set the parameters by which their workers were employed, and they were also able to "buy" the required politicians so as to secure their votes on legislation that was favorable to business owners and their interests.

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