1. Economic Rivalry (Militarism) Background: There was also growing tension between Germany and Britain economically. Britain was the first country to industrialise and for many years dominated Europe economically. However, Germany rapidly caught up after her unification in 1871. By 1900 it rivalled the more-established British economy as the world's largest.

2. Primary Industries German coal production, about one-third of Britain's in 1880, increased sixfold by 1913, almost equaling British yields that year. German coal production, about one-third of Britain's in 1880, increased sixfold by 1913, almost equaling British yields that year. German steel production increased more than tenfold in the same period, surpassing British production by far. German steel production increased more than tenfold in the same period, surpassing British production by far. She soon had England on the defensive through the production of cheap and poorer-quality, though eminently more saleable, industrial goods for a world market. She soon had England on the defensive through the production of cheap and poorer-quality, though eminently more saleable, industrial goods for a world market.

3. Secondary Industries Germany also took an early lead in the chemical and electrical industries. Germany also took an early lead in the chemical and electrical industries. In chemistry, companies like BASF became renowned for their discoveries, and in electricity, by 1914 the country was producing half the world's electrical equipment. In chemistry, companies like BASF became renowned for their discoveries, and in electricity, by 1914 the country was producing half the world's electrical equipment.

4. Question In what ways were economic and colonial rivalry connected? Explain your answer. In what ways were economic and colonial rivalry connected? Explain your answer.

5. The German Navy will rival the British Navy by 1914. The German Navy will rival the British Navy by 1914.