WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -While Britain was establishing its industrial leadership, France was immersed in its Revolution, and the uncertain political situation discouraged large investments in industrial innovations. By 1848 France had become an industrial power, but, despite great growth under the Second Empire, it remained behind Britain.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct option is D Late 19th century.

Detailed explanation-3: -Industrial Revolution in Europe: The industrial revolution began in Great Britain in the late 1770s before spreading to the rest of Europe. The first European countries to be industrialized after England were Belgium, France and the German states.

Detailed explanation-4: -France adopted industrialization after their wars ended over attempts for German unification, and once Germany unified, they became a leader in coal and steel production.

Detailed explanation-5: -Limitation of resources: France lacked the raw materials required to push the process of industrialization. It lacked the resources such as coal and iron. Much of the country’s iron and coal were mined in the north and the east.