1944: MAP: Political commentator Sumner Welles proposed division of Germany into three 'states', Western area & Eastern

The video discusses Germany's industrial strengths, including iron, steel, shipbuilding, chemical plants, livestock, and coal. It also highlights Eastern Germany's predominantly agricultural economy, with significant textile and optical instrument industries, and its potential for limited economic development.

Which industries are highlighted as part of Germany's industrial sectors?

• Coal mining and forestry

• Agriculture and livestock

• Iron and steel, shipbuilding, and chemical plants

• Textile and optical instruments

What resources are mentioned as significant in Germany?

• Timber and fish

• Livestock and coal

• Oil and natural gas

• Gold and silver

What is the primary economic focus of Eastern Germany?

• Technology

• Heavy industry

• Agriculture

• Tourism

Which industries are noted as important in Eastern Germany?

• Automobile and aerospace

• Textile and optical instruments

• Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology

• Banking and finance

What potential does Eastern Germany have for economic development?

• Limited economic development

• Unlimited economic growth

• No potential for development

• Rapid industrialization