By providing a fuel source to operate industrial machinery.
Bismarck was eager to control the territories of Alsace and Lorraine, as they had rich deposits of iron ore that were vital for industrial production and military strength. These territories were also seen as strategically important for maintaining Germany's power and influence in Europe.
natural deposits of coal and iron.
Germany was warring with the major industrial powers in the world at that time, Europe; and was strongly established as a land power. Japan was warring with sparsely distributed industrial powers in the world at the time, Asia; and was strongly established as a sea power.
Germany.
Bismarck was eager to control territories in Lorraine and Luxembourg because they had rich deposits of iron ore, which was essential for industrial development and military power in the 19th century. Control over these territories would strengthen Germany's economy and position in Europe.
Coal
ample iron and coal resources.
Ample amounts of coal and iron
the steam engine
the steam engine
the steam engine
The steam engine