Which of the following was one of the leading industrial nations of the early twentieth century?
a) germany
b) ireland
c)india
d) china

a) Germany.

Explanation:

With the unification of Germany rapid economic development began following the industrialisation and by the beginning of the 20th Century Germany was the largest economy in the continental Europe.

Germany was the leader in the production of chemicals and steel. They had high-skilled, well-educated workforce and a strong work ethic which developed the economy. In that way Germany became the powerhouse of Europe. This quick development lead Germany to enter the world wars as the equal power as United Kingdom or United States.

i feel as if they would both catch on before to long because they would see them to frequent

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i believe its either the first or third option but i'm leaning more towards the third option:

the first excerpt makes a logical appeal, while the second excerpt makes an emotional appeal.

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