Question

why did dutch speaking community got the economic development and education much later?

Answer 1

1. The Dutch speaking portion of the population historically had lower literacy rates and the French and other ethnic populations like the Jews had better access to business, education, etc.
2. Certain people like Jews always had the business acumen and were well off hence had better access to facilities such as education etc.
3. Hence it took more time for the Dutch speaking community to get the economic development and education.