Question

Why did industrial production not gain prominence in Germany and France as early as Britain?

• A. The countries were not aware of the industrial revolution.
• B. The countries did not have colonial states to get raw materials.
• C. The political condition was not favourable.
• D. The countries were not ready to trade with Britain.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B The countries did not have colonial states to get raw materials.
C The political condition was not favourable.

Germany and France were not politically stable like Britain: Germany was not united until 1870 CE, and France was facing many wars and revolutions. Germany also did not have access to colonial resources, as they did not have extensive colonies.