How did Europe become the richest part of the world?

Re:How did Europe become the richest part of the world? by newaccount2021 on Sunday March 20, 2022 @09:18AM (#30742384)

Or slavery in the Americas, which was also instituted and implemented by Europeans

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Re:How did Europe become the richest part of the world? by johnp314 on Sunday March 20, 2022 @10:15AM (#30742769)

Slavery existed since the dawn of civilization. The Egyptians used slave labor as did essentially all other ancient empires. Slavery existed in Africa well before 'Europeans' came along offering a market.

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Re:How did Europe become the richest part of the world? by pvaldes on Sunday March 20, 2022 @06:42PM (#30747517)

Well, neither Mayans, not Aztecs needed Europeans at all to introduce the concept of slaves in their societies (or help to sacrifice them to their gods).

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