Modern American style capitalism didn't really start until late 1700s.
You could even go further and say that modern state-capitalism didn't start until the central banks took a foundational role in the economy.
Slavery started under mercantilism then started dying off as capitalism rose to dominate the world.
Modern American style capitalism didn't really start until late 1700s.
You could even go further and say that modern state-capitalism didn't start until the central banks took a foundational role in the economy.
Slavery started under mercantilism then started dying off as capitalism rose to dominate the world.