Explain 5 factors that contributed to the industrialisation of Germany in the 19th century
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The rail system increased the demand for steel and coal. The coalfields in the Ruhr Valley were fully developed and made Germany into the foremost coal producer in Europe. A steel industry also developed and the stimulus of the coal and steel development expanded the banking and capital markets available to Germany.
The establishment of the Zollverein removed trade barriers and led to free trade and economic growth. Availability of iron ore as a source of raw materials for industries. Political unity of all German states under the leadership of Bismark
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