Question

Why was Western Central Europe able to become an industrial leader in the 1800s?

Most of the countries in the region have a coastline.
The soil of the North European Plains is rich and fertile.
The region benefits from favorable climate conditions.
The region has rich deposits of minerals.

Answer 1

The region has rich deposits of minerals.

Answer 2

Option: The region has rich deposits of minerals.

Step-by-step explanation:

Western central Europe was able to begin industrialization during the 1800s because of its deposits of minerals. By finding the valuable deposits of minerals like coal and iron helped the countries to become engaged in textile, iron industries, etc. The first European countries to become involved in developing industries after Britain were Belgium, France and the German states (Prussia).