Prussia Industrial Revolution Flashcards
(7 cards)
What were the factors of Prussian’s Industrialisation?
Access to Raw Materials, Railway Construction, Government support, rise of major industries, demographic changes and unification & accelerated industrialisation
What was involved in the factor access to raw materials?
Acquisition of the Rhine in 1815 gave Prussia a vast amount of coal, iron and wood. Ruhr region with an abundance of coal deposits became a major centre for iron works and steel production.
What was involved in the factor railway construction?
Starting in 1840s, fuelled rapid expansion of coal and steel industries. Railroads increased demands for these materials and growth of existing ones.
Prussia’s first long distance rail link, from Cologne to Minden in 1843 played a key role in connecting the Ruhr region to other parts of the country.
What was involved in the factor government support?
Prussian government played a significant role in the promoting industrialisation including public investments created a more favourable environment for public investment in manufacturing and other industries.
What was involved in the factor Rise of major industries?
As Prussia industrialises modern industries like manufacturing, electrical products, chemicals and motor construction became increasingly important. By 1900, Germany including Prussia had the largest industrial economy in Europe.
What was involved in the factor demographic changes?
rapid expansion of industries led to significant demographic changes, with a shift from rural to urban areas. By 1910, 60% of Germans lived in towns and cities, and major cities experienced rapid population growth.
What was involved in the factor Unification and accelerated industrialisation?
in 1871, it further accelerated the process of industrialisation. Creation of a united market and common currency facilitated trade and investment, contributing to the growth of the German economy.
