WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

NATIONALISM AND THE SPREAD OF DEMOCRACY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The industrialization of Germany between 1871 and 1914 was aided by ____
A
the removal of tariffs between German states
B
a socialist political system
C
ample iron and coal resources
D
a manufacturing partnership with Great Britain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -German industrialization was largely driven by coal and steel production, of which Germany had rich deposits, and these were used in construction and infrastructure to modernize the country. The mechanization of agriculture also fed into this, as many people from rural regions flocked to cities in search of work.

Detailed explanation-2: -*What factors did Germany possess that made industrialization possible there? Germany had ample coal and iron resources, a disciplined and educated workforce, a growing population, and had made previous progress in building industries and railroads.

Detailed explanation-3: -The German Govt promoted economic development by issuing a single currency (1871), reorganizing the bank system, and coordinating railroads built by various German states. They were determined to maintain economic strength as well as military power.

Detailed explanation-4: -The German economy in the late 1800s grew in large part due to the rapid development of certain industries. Among those were the industries focused on the production of building materials. Major industries in Germany specialized in the production of cotton, iron, and steel during that time.

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