[investigateworld]

"...but didn't the British force the sale of the grain to England..."
Not force really, certain British policies contributed, i.e. requiring farms to be divided amongst all the farmer's sons, there by creating inefficient practices. Ownership of large fields which are needed to grow cereal type crops (wheat,oats & rye) remained in 'absentee landowners' hands. Again, "ownership and profits" being controlled by foreigners lead to untold numbers of deaths by a very painful method. Keep in mind the largest beneficiary is Asia where human life is ...well you know?
So I guess that makes me more of a nationalist than capitalist. But no way would I believe that government ownership of means of production is better!!!

[Toddsterpatriot]

Again, "ownership and profits" being controlled by foreigners government lead to untold numbers of deaths by a very painful method.

Not sure the cure to deadly government regulations is additional government regulations.