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What is imperialism? An introduction

Nov 11, 2021
Explore the relationship between imperialism, capitalism, and colonialism. Learn about Marx's views on British capital accumulation through conquest and murder. Understand the transition from colonialism to imperialism and the definition of imperialism. Discover the dominance of monopolies in the global north and the concept of finance capital. Explore the challenge of imperialism and the need for proletarian internationalism.
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Quick takeaways

  • Marx argued that anti-colonial movements could be the key to global capitalism's overthrow.
  • Marx's theory recognized that colonialism was necessary for capital's expansion and profit.

Deep dives

The Relationship Between Colonialism and Capitalism

Marx argued that colonialism was the backbone of capitalism and that anti-colonial movements could be the key to global capitalism's overthrow. Proletarian solidarity across nations is necessary to combat the global system of imperialism.

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