I have just recently started learning about Capitalism in 19th Century Europe. I am very interested and want to learn as much as I can so I can really succeed in this topic. Can anyone tell me the basics on Capitalism, what it really is, how it affected society, and how people ran society in the 1800's? Thanks!

I hear a lot about "american-style" capitalism but how is that any different from capitalism in general? I thought american-style capitalism was real capitalism. What is the difference?

or is it truly an inefficient system? It is undoubtedly capitalism that has caused the vast majority of the world's problems, stemming from a universal desire for profit. It is capitalism that creates the "value" that profits are above people. It is imperialism, a result of capitalism, that has trapped many countries into inefficient regimes and poverty as a result. Because multinational corporations thrive on these conditions, people in 3rd world countries continue to be exploited. Governments, nations, and war are only necessary under global capitalism (or any profit-based economy). The abolition of capitalism and the state will end inefficiency from capitalism and from governments that oppress their people. Thus, production can be geared towards helping one another. We will ensure that all people get access to food, water, shelter and other necessities. This cannot be possible under capitalism because it is not profitable. Thus, people will ALWAYS be poor under capitalism.