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[–] 5 points 10 months ago (1 child)

Slaves were considered private property in the USAmerica, right?
Was USAmerica a colony during their civil war?

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  • [–] -2 points 10 months ago

    Private property alone doesn't make capitalism, by that logic the ancient civilzations of egypt and sumer would already be capitalist. Capitalism is a collection of ideas, from the right to own private property to freedom of association, none of which is compatible with slavery.

    Which is a big reason why the capitalist countries were the first to outlaw slavery.

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