Primitive accumulationOnline version Test about the primitive accumulation and its impact in the Industrial Revolution. by Jose Rico Meza 1 What is capital accumulation? a Wealth from trade, colonization, and exploitation concentrated in a few hands. b When peasants lost access to common lands c The process of creating the initial conditions for capitalism. 2 What is Primitive Accumulation? a Was described by Karl Marx in his book Capital. b The process of creating the initial conditions for capitalism c Is the peasants displace to the cities 3 why is this important ? a Because set the stage for modern capitalism. b For the three key word expropiation, accumulation and creation c It Forced people to move to cities and work for wages.