How Did German Banks Become Important to German Industrialization

question 18

Multiple Choice

How did German banks become important to German industrialization?

• A)They adopted a policy of lending money freely without oversight,which encouraged creativity amongst industrialists.
• B)They were willing to take risks.
• C)They were willing to buy substantial shares in industries and thus remained involved in their progress.
• D)They kept British and French banks out of Germany.
• E)They were government owned.

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