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Imperialism played a pivotal role as a pioneer in the development and global spread of capitalism, providing essential raw materials, expanding markets, and establishing financial infrastructures that fueled its early growth. This historical connection highlights how the exploitation of distant lands and peoples became a cornerstone for the modern economic system we know today.

This comprehensive analysis delves into the genesis of the modern world system, meticulously examining the foundational role of capitalist agriculture. It traces how these agricultural developments in the sixteenth century were instrumental in shaping the origins of the European world economy, highlighting the interconnected dynamics that laid the groundwork for global economic structures.