Imperialism, slavery, and colonialism didn't make 'the West' great, but certainly did make it dominant and wealthy. A large part of why Europe and America are well off today is because they spent a hundred years taking resources from other lands.
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Imperialism, slavery, and colonial wars did not make the west “Great.” It made the west powerful by virtue of crass exploitation. “Great” is a relative term. (1/2)
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It was/is only when other powers appeared on the landscape and challenged they west, it was/is usually when the west claims moral superiority. (2/2)
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Imperialism and wars. A LOT of wars. When I was younger growing I use to know the United Stated for his rich culture and entertainment. Music, movies, sports... It's sad because Now people mostly know the USA for its endless wars.
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Highest form of capitalism is imperialism. - Lenin Western colonialism only ended within the African context in the 1960s. Also the industrial revolution was one of the most exploitative and ruthless periods for workers. Factory owners became extremely rich while workers suffered
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A white supremacist interpretation of history that any klansman would love.
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