How did industry grow in continental Europe?

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Belgium was the first country on continental Europe to industrialize and their industrial growth relied heavily on adopting British technology and production methods.

Answer: B
 France experienced a significant increase in factory production following the Napoleonic Wars due to a shift from wartime to peacetime production. They also had significant improvements in transportation infrastructure which further aided their industrial growth.

Answer: C
 Russia experienced rapid industrialization once the serfs were emancipated in 1861, leading to an expansion of the workforce and a greater need for industrial production.

Answer: D
 Austria-Hungary lagged behind other European countries in terms of industrialization in the nineteenth century due to a variety of factors such as a weak domestic market, limited resources, and political instability.

How Did Industry Grow in Continental Europe