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Appreciate the efforts of German to become an Industrialised state.

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  • Germany (erstwhile Prussia) exploited its rich coal fields (Silesia and Rhineland – the Rhur) and iron deposits (Bohemia) to flourish in steel industry. 
  • With the invention of electric dynamo, they lead electric industry in the world. 
  • Unification in 1871 made access to iron from Lorraine fields of iron from France. 
  • Government encouraged industry by providing road/rail transports and markets also. 
  • It also focused on arnament industry. 
  • Large banks provided the capital needed. 
  • By the beginning of 20 century, Germany had developed a powerful industrial base.


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