foreign competition

What did a report note about Britain’s manufacturing supremacy?

In 1886, the Royal Commission of Industry and Trade noted Britain's manufacturing supremacy was being challenged by foreigners.

How many cars did the UK produce?

In 1910, 14,000 cars were produced in the UK.

What was the total number of cars produced globally and how many did the USA produce?

In 1913, 600,000 cars were produced globally and the USA produced 485,000.

What were two key reasons for the rapid industrial development in Germany and the USA?

Between 1886 and 1914, political stability and population expansion were key reasons for the rapid industrial development in Germany and the USA.

What significant milestone did the USA achieve in steel production compared to Britain?

By 1890, the USA had exceeded Britain's steel production.

In what year did Germany exceed Britain's steel production?

Germany exceeded Britain's steel production in 1896.

What was a major effect of the industrial competition for Britain’s staple industries?

Germany and the USA took over production in Britain's staple industries as a major effect of industrial competition.

What investment did Germany make in the 1880s related to education?

In the 1880s, Germany invested money in technical colleges to create a better educated workforce.

What was the outcome of Germany's investment in education during the 1880s?

Germany's investment in education during the 1880s resulted in a workforce with a range of new skills.

What is evidence that Britain was still successful?

The British merchant fleet, representing 1/3 of the world's shipping lanes, remained successful