Which of the following was one of the leading industrial nations of the early twentieth century?

a. ireland

b. germany

c. india

d. china

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:

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.

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