Based on Map 20.2: Continental Industrialization, ca. 1850, where is the largest emerging industrial area located?

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Map 20.2 shows that the largest concentration of industrialization is located in the Ruhr region of Germany, which is highlighted in red. This region, which includes cities such as Essen, Dortmund, and Duisburg, was home to a large number of coal mines and steel mills, making it a hub for heavy industry in the mid-19th century. Therefore, A) The Ruhr is the best choice for the largest emerging industrial area in Map 20.2.