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Development history of German economy
As we all know, the industrial revolution was first launched in Europe, and Britain, an old capitalist country, was also the first to launch the industrial revolution. Therefore, at that time, it was said that it earned a lot of money, and its national strength was strong, and it began to lead the world. As it moved farther and farther north, the time of the industrial revolution actually became later and later. In northern Europe, it can be regarded as the second industrial revolution. The second industrial revolution was catching up with the war years, while Northern Europe was far away from the battlefield and caught up with the industrial revolution, and the economy developed rapidly.

187 1 year, the reunification of Germany was completed and the economy began to take off. After the second industrial revolution, Germany quickly replaced Britain and France as the second industrial power in the world.

As Germany's northern neighbor, and Germany lacks resources and markets, Northern Europe naturally has unlimited business opportunities. Nordic industrialization began around 1850, and it was also a labor-intensive enterprise in its initial stage. Compared with the French who could produce trains a long time ago. Nordic people rely on the advantages of neighboring Germany to undertake the industries spilled by Germany. Relying on labor-intensive enterprises to sell iron ore and other resources needed by Germany, the economy began to rise, and famous companies in the Nordic world began to be established during this period. 1847, Carlsberg beer company was established; 1898 Established Vestas Company (the largest wind power company in the world).

One of the cradles of the second industrial revolution was Germany. With the rise of Germany, northern Europe began to industrialize.

During the second industrial revolution, the European powers fought endlessly and the Nordic region was relatively peaceful. It is close to Britain, the birthplace of the first industrial revolution, and Germany, the birthplace of the second industrial revolution. Because northern Europe is located on the northern edge of Europe, it is relatively less affected by World War I and World War II (Sweden remained neutral in both wars, engaged in production, did not fight civil war, did not close its doors, and avoided joining foreign wars.