How does the concept of alienation in historical materialism relate to the process of capital accumulation in a historical context?

Alienation in historical materialism refers to the idea that workers become separated from the products of their labor, leading to a sense of disconnection from their work and society. This occurs in a capitalist system where labor is a commodity, and workers do not have ownership of what they produce. As capital accumulates, owners of capital gain more power and wealth, while workers often remain in the same or worse conditions, feeling increasingly isolated from the fruits of their labor. For example, during the Industrial Revolution, factory workers produced goods they could not afford, which intensified feelings of alienation as they worked long hours in poor conditions for minimal pay. Thus, the process of capital accumulation deepens alienation, highlighting the struggles of the working class in the face of growing economic inequality.