By 1900, how successful was the Russian industrialization program?
a. Russian industrialization progressed slowly and by 1900 had reached tenth in the world in terms of steel production.
b. By 1900, Russia had surged to fourth rank in the world in steel production and was second to the United States in the newer area of petroleum production.
c. Without access to plentiful raw materials, Russia was dependent on constant territorial acquisitions to fuel its lagging industrial program.
d. Despite massive programs of forced labor and extensive government subsidies, the Russian program of industrialization failed.
e. Russia was unable to industrialize any of its larger businesses or regions.
Answer: B