Question

Why was France slow in industrialising?

• A. Lacked financial support system
• B. Depended largely on agriculture
• C. Did not have access to cheaper resources
• D. The investors were not willing to risk their money

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Lacked financial support system
B Depended largely on agriculture
C Did not have access to cheaper resources

France did not have a well-developed financial system or banks to mobilise funds for industries. Majority of the population was dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. France did not have good coal reserves and access to cheap resources, as they did not have extensive colonies. This led to slow industrialisation.