Question

which group in the box best describes the way germany became an important industrial power during the nineteenth century? group a - bismarck invaded russia and captured the coalfields. - germany harnessed its abundant hydroelectric power. - germany copied the english inventions. - germany made powerful iron tools and machines. group b - bismarck unified the german lands by going to war with france - germany acquired territory rich in iron ore - france paid a hefty war fine and germany invested the money in industrial production. - scientists and engineers developed many inventions. group a group b

Explanation:

In the 19th - century, Bismarck unified the German lands through the Franco - Prussian War. Germany acquired iron - ore rich territory, received a large war indemnity from France which was invested in industry, and German scientists and engineers made many inventions. Bismarck did not invade Russia for coalfields, and Germany's industrial growth was not mainly due to harnessing hydroelectric power or copying English inventions.

Answer:

B. Group B