Population 1871-1914

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Considerable increase in Germany's population
50 million in 1890 to 60 million in 1910
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Result of population increase on economy
Expanding workforce and a huge domestic market. Population also relatively young, which aided the expansion of its workforce.
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Massive reserves of raw materials
Iron ore in Alsace-Lorraine and huge coalfields in Ruhr area, as well as considerable reserves of potassium salts and coal tar necessary for the chemical industry.
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Ship building
Considerable attention given to improving Germany's river and canal systems. This growth drove forward Germany's ability to export through its increasing naval fleet.
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Chancellor Caprivi
Commercial treaties signed
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Expanding workforce and a huge domestic market. Population also relatively young, which aided the expansion of its workforce.

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Result of population increase on economy

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Iron ore in Alsace-Lorraine and huge coalfields in Ruhr area, as well as considerable reserves of potassium salts and coal tar necessary for the chemical industry.

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Card 4

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Considerable attention given to improving Germany's river and canal systems. This growth drove forward Germany's ability to export through its increasing naval fleet.

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Card 5

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Commercial treaties signed

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