Answer:
The correct answer is option B. Germany
Explanation:
The foundations of the economic strength at the beginning of the twentieth century were steel and coal, and Germany made great progress with both:
- Steel production multiplied by twelve in 30 years.
- Coal production almost multiplied by five in 30 years.
- Manufactures multiplied by four.
- Exports of chemical products multiplied by three.
- Machinery exports multiplied by five
By 1914, Germany was the most powerful industrial nation in Europe. Under Bismarck's administration, Germany was closer than any other state of modern conceptions of social welfare. German workers enjoyed sickness, accident and maternity benefits, canteens and changing rooms and a national pension plan before they were thought of even in the most liberal countries.
