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Those natural resources were acquired by conquering and displacing the original inhabitants.

• rajin444 6y ago
  That's a statement that applies to nearly every society ever. What's the point of saying it? The post you're replying to is talking about a unique distinction in how 2 societies maintained power.
  • klodolph 6y ago
    > That's a statement that applies to nearly every society ever. What's the point of saying it? There's something to be said for relevance. It may be true for nearly every society, but the amount of relevance varies. The US conquered an astonishing amount of territory in recent history, which makes it relevant.
    • WalterBright 6y ago
      Much less than the Soviet Union.
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