Historical event

Rise of Capitalism

Date: 17th Century

The emergence of capitalism as a dominant economic system, characterized by private ownership, market competition, and profit-driven production, fundamentally transforming global commerce and society.

Tags: capitalism, economic system, private ownership, market economy, commerce, trade, industrial revolution, mercantilism, banking, investment, profit, competition, free market, wealth accumulation, bourgeoisie

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