Give Examples of Some of the New World Societies That

question 48

Essay

Give examples of some of the New World societies that had not reached the state-building stage by the 1500s. How likely were they to have done so if outside peoples had not taken over their territories? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Capitalism

An economic system based on private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit, characterized by competitive markets and capital accumulation.

Communism

A political and economic ideology proposing a classless society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.

Social Inequality

The existence of unequal opportunities or rewards for different social positions or statuses within a society.

Fertility

The natural capability to produce offspring, often measured by the rate of births in a population or the ability of individuals or couples to conceive.