Compare the industrialisation in Germany and France. Identify similarities and differences.

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answered Mar 17, 2022 by DamienMartyn (38.8k points)
selected Mar 18, 2022 by Mayankchhawani

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Similarities :

Germany and France lacked colonial resources.
In both the countries industrialisation received a boost by the introduction of railways in 1830s.
Railways stimulated trade, communication and economic growth.

Differences :

Germany	France
1) German industrialisation was greatly facilitated by the German government.	1) France, in contrast, was slow in industrialising.
2) The needed heavy capital investment was received from large banks.	2) France did not develop banks which could mobilise large amount of capital and lend them to industrialists.
3) Market facilities were provided on large scale.	3) Market facilities were provided after 1860.
4) Germany gained back her coal mines.	4) France lost her coal mines to Germany.
5) The industrial units were very large.	5) The units were run at homes only.